Charles do Bronx projects winning three UFC belts: 'I think I can make 66 kg'

Charles of the Bronx celebrates the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Charles of the Bronx He continues to nurture his dream of becoming a champion in two UFC weight classes. The Brazilian faces Max Holloway At UFC 326, scheduled for March 7th, in a duel valid for the 'BMF' belt. If he wins the symbolic title of 'baddest athlete in the Ultimate', the 'tough lion' will consider the possibility of also competing for the lightweight (up to 70 kg) and featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) belts.

During a question and answer event hosted by the UFC for fans, Charles of the Bronx He revealed that he is considering both a weight class drop and a possible move up to welterweight (up to 77kg), acknowledging the difficulties of returning to the featherweight limit, but admitting that cutting weight could be viable in a title fight.

“Sometimes I think about talking to the bosses and going down to 66kg, but I don’t know if I can still make 66kg. I don’t know, I think going up to 77kg would be easier… I think I can still make 66kg, if it’s for the title,” he said. Charles of the Bronx.

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The Brazilian also envisioned an ideal scenario to achieve double champion status: winning the BMF belt now, competing for the undisputed lightweight title by the end of the year, and subsequently relinquishing both to drop down a weight class in pursuit of the 65,7 kg throne. Despite the ambitious plan, the Charles of the Bronx He treated the idea cautiously and indicated that the future will depend on how his trajectory unfolds after his next fight in the octagon.

“I don’t know if it was a dream I had or something from my imagination. I win the (BMF) belt now, fight for the lightweight title at the end of the year, then give up both belts and go down to 66 kg to fight for that belt. But I don’t know if I was dreaming or just going crazy. I don’t know. We’ll see.”, concluded the confused Lion.

Charles Oliveira is the underdog against Max Holloway at UFC 326.

Charles of the Bronx e Max Holloway They face off at UFC 326. Photo: Montage / SUPER LUTAS

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Before even thinking about winning multiple belts in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Charles of the Bronx He has a more pressing commitment ahead. The Brazilian is considered the underdog by bettors for the UFC 326 fight. According to... Stake The Paulista player has odds of 2,60, which represents a return of R$26 for every R$10 wagered. Max Holloway He emerges as the favorite, with odds of 1,50, equivalent to a return of R$15 for every R$10 invested in his victory.

Besides Max Holloway, Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski are major obstacles in Charles do Bronx's dreams.

Ilia Topuria (right) and Alexander Volkanovsky (left) after fight in UFC 298. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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The plan Charles of the Bronx Winning the BMF belt, regaining the lightweight title, and subsequently seeking the featherweight throne is far from a simple task. This is because, in addition to Max Holloway, his opponent at UFC 326, the path also goes through Ilia Topuria e Alexander Volkanovsky.

Current champion in the up to 70 kg category, Topuria He already knocked out the Brazilian. No. UFC 317while Volkanovski shares with José Aldo The record for title defenses in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg) highlights the high level of challenges that the 'Dusty Lion' may face in his quest for two simultaneous titles.