Diego Lima (left) poses with C. Do Bronx and the belt he won at UFC 262. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
With just a few days to go before the big rematch against Max Holloway , Diego Lima, as always, is by Charles do Bronx 's side . The coach, who will be in the Brazilian's corner in the duel against the Hawaiian, for the symbolic 'BMF' belt at UFC 326, this Saturday (7), in Las Vegas (USA), commented in an interview about the possibility of the athlete being part of the highly anticipated card at the White House, scheduled for June.
In an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS , Lima stated that he would like to see the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) fighting at UFC Casa Branca . The Chute Boxe coach expressed confidence that 'Do Bronx' is fully capable of being on the card and reinforced the points that, according to him, qualify the Brazilian to participate in the event on June 14th.
"Man, of course it's a dream for us. I think we want to be present at all the biggest events. It's very important for us. Charles is the UFC record holder, he's the guy with the most records. So we know that every big event like this is an opportunity to make history, to increase his legacy. It's an event to be remembered in the history of MMA, in Charles' history, and in the history of Brazil."
We definitely want to be part of that card. We're not working on it right now, although I, especially, need to think about that aspect a bit more because of management. But our focus right now is 100% on our next challenge, on March 7th, against Holloway. That's our priority. After that challenge, then we'll work on the next fight.
Of course I want the White House, Charles wants it too, but we're not thinking about that right now. For us it would be wonderful. I strongly believe in that possibility, because of the amount of sales Charles has, because of the idol he is, because of the history he already has and the one he can still build, becoming even bigger than he already is. And also because he's an easy person to work with.
"I say this because, thank God, we've never given the UFC any trouble. The UFC is a wonderful company and we've never had a problem with them. So I believe that, by getting a great victory, without getting injured, the possibility of going to the White House, honestly, is huge," Diego Lima said in an interview.
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Diego Lima coaches Charles do Bronx during training. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/charlesdobronxs
Recently, Charles Oliveira 's coach also revealed behind-the-scenes details about the changes in the Brazilian's game for this rematch with Max Holloway . Diego Lima stated, exclusively to SUPER LUTAS, that the 'Blamed Lion's' increased maturity is a major factor to consider. Check out the UFC 326 fight card below (subject to change).
UFC 326 fight schedule
Charles do Bronx and Holloway promote a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
MAIN CARD (from 23pm)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira – Title fight
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Caio Borralho x Reinier De Ridder
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Gregory Rodrigues x Brunno Ferreira
PRELIMINARY CARD (from 19pm)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Donte Johnson vs. Dusko Todorovic
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Ricky Turcios x Alberto Montes
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Cody Durden x Nyamjargal Tumendemberel
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Sumudaerji x Jesus Aguilar
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Joosang Yoo x Gaston Bolanos
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato
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