At UFC 280, Charles do Bronx couldn’t hold back the momentum of the Russian fighter, who won the organization’s lightweight belt.
This Saturday afternoon, the 22nd, Charles do Bronx stepped into the octagon of UFC 280 and faced the Russian Islam Makhachev in the fight for the vacant lightweight belt. With great expectations from all Brazilians, the fight heated up the atmosphere in the arena in Abu Dhabius United Arab Emiratesand delivered what it promised: rhythm and quality!
However, Islam Makhachev came very prepared for the Octagon and managed to keep pace with Charles Oliveira. With a right cross and submission soon after, the Russian beat the Brazilian and became the lightweight champion. Now, ‘from the Bronx’ remains one of the main challengers for the future of the division in the UFC.
Preparing your hands for the main event of the night! 💪
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— UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) October 22, 2022
With the fight already in action, Charles tried two kicks in a row and ended up suffering Makhachev’s counterattack. In straight striking, the Russian got the better of him and fell over the Brazilian, who started working on jiu-jitsu and looking for the submission. After reacting and standing in the octagon, ‘do Bronx’ suffered another fall and took more blows.
However, Charles from the Bronx used all his experience in the ground fight and managed to hold back the Russian’s momentum. Always looking for the submission, the Brazilian connected strong kicks to Mackachev’s face and ended the first round in good condition. In the second round, fighting on the fence was the strategy used by Islam.
Unable to escape the pressure, Charles Oliveira suffered a strong right hook in the second round and went to the ground. In the finalization attempt, Islam Makhachev fitted the ‘katagatame‘ and saw the Brazilian declare the end of the fight. With that, the Russian got the better of his rival and secured the lightweight title in the main event of UFC 280.
“Look, you (Daniel Cormier) were once a fighter and you know how it is. There are days that are not our best day. I promise everyone that I will get him (belt) back (…). Dana, I’ve always accepted fights anywhere in the world. Please I have to be next, give me the chance and I’ll be ready“, said Charles while still inside the Octagon on the official UFC broadcast.
It is also worth mentioning the atmosphere between the fighters after the fight. After exchanging provocations and insults, Charles do Bronx and Islam Makhachev gave a class on professionalism, made a point of greeting each other and drove the audience crazy. However, the Brazilian has already asked for a rematch with the Russian and the UFC president.
It didn’t work for Charles from the Bronx!! The Brazilian was submitted by Islam Makhachev, but that doesn’t erase his champion shine! 🔥 #charlesdobronx#ufc#islammakhachevpic.twitter.com/7mZyRZSVWs
— Athletistic (@Athletisticbr) October 22, 2022
MORE UFC 280!
In the second most important fight of UFC 280, Aljamain Sterling set a breakneck pace and kept the bantamweight belt in front of TJ Dillashaw. With accurate blows and without letting his rival breathe, the Jamaican gave a real show in Abu Dhabi and completely dominated the fight. In the first round, the fighter massacred the American opponent.
However, Dillashaw managed to hold his own and took the title fight to the second round. However, Aljamain Sterling continued with a more than accelerated pace, took his rival to the ground and connected several blows to be declared the winner. With the triumph, the Jamaican kept his bantamweight belt at UFC 280.
Source: sportbuzz
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