Summary
Charles celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/charlesdobronxs
After facing fighters of all kinds of styles, Charles do Bronx has accumulated plenty of experience in MMA. And, precisely for that reason, the Brazilian, former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), does not seem afraid for the important fight against the dangerous Max Holloway , owner of the 'BMF' belt (baddest motherfucker in the company), at UFC 326, an event that takes place this Saturday (7), in Las Vegas (USA).
In an interview with the channel 'Laerte Viana na Área', Charles exuded confidence in winning the highly anticipated rematch and, showing that he had studied his opponent, revealed his weak point. Since Holloway relies on a high volume of strikes and constant movement, the Brazilian emphasizes that he cannot be allowed to feel comfortable in the octagon. Therefore, the veteran promises to pressure the Hawaiian and corner him in combat to reduce his space and, consequently, his offensive momentum.
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“I think the way to stop him is to be me, constantly chasing him, smothering him, sticking to him. Moving around, putting my hands on him, landing strikes in sequence. Everyone knows I have firepower in my hands. When he feels comfortable, he comes at me hard, but when you smother him the whole time, it's a different game. And when I say smother, I don't mean grabbing and taking him down ,” said the athlete.
“It’s about not letting him feel comfortable enough to loosen up and throw combinations. I have to smother him. I think the guy who throws a lot of punches exposes himself a bit. When I stood in front of Topuria, I exposed myself a little. So, I think that in the same way that he throws a lot of punches, he’s also exposing himself, leaving the punches open for you to connect with ,” he concluded.
Reckoning
Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway faced off in the UFC in 2015, in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg). On that occasion, the Brazilian suffered an esophageal injury during the fight and was knocked out in the first round, in just over a minute. Visibly stronger mentally and physically, the athlete assures that, under normal conditions, the development of the fight, now at lightweight, will be totally different.
Charles' current situation
Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira, 36 years old and former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), is coming off a victory over Mateusz Gamrot in October. Currently, the MMA legend is ranked third in the division.
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