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C. Do Bronx ran over T. Ferguson at FUC 256. Photo: Playback / Instagram
One of the Brazilian Xodós in MMA today, Charles do Bronx we just needed to make it rain in the octagon of UFC 256, held this Saturday (12), in Las Vegas (USA). In the co-feature of the event, the Brazilian promoted a real ‘walk’ against the feared Tony ferguson. After dominating the confrontation for three rounds, the São Paulo player was declared the winner by a unanimous decision of the judges.
Charles agreed to face the American with little time to prepare. Still, the Brazilian proved that he is, in fact, one of the top names in the dangerous division of the lightweight division (up to 70.3 kg).
With the victory over Ferguson, Do Bronx finally reaches the top 5 of the group led by Khabib Nurmagomedov. Now, the athlete awaits the UFC definition for the next title fight.
As Charles celebrates, Tony confirms the bad moment of his career. Hit by Justin gaethje In May, the American now has two setbacks in a row, something unprecedented in his career in the sport.
In a post-match interview, Do Bronx said it will continue the fight between Conor McGregor me Dustin Poirier, at UFC 257, on January 23. The athlete wants to face the winner of the match.
“The boss said this week that whoever passes this fight is the next challenger. I don’t want to know, in January I’ll be in the front row to see Conor face Poirier, whoever wins this fight, I’m ready (to face the belt), ”said Do Bronx.
The struggle
Charles took the lead with a kick to the waist from Ferguson. Tony responded with a clean straight across the Brazilian’s face. Charles landed a good combination of punches, but Ferguson delivered a full blow to the Brazilian. Do Bronx landed a high kick to the American’s head, which shook his rival. After two minutes, the paulista knocked down his opponent, fell in the 100kg position. and I started testing the transitions. An expert on the terrain, Oliveira managed to ride and showed great superiority over the former interim champion. Tony tried to explode, but the Do Bronx was still stabilized in the bush. The Brazilian connected two elbows from top to bottom, which shook the North American. Charles continued to punish and put up an arm in the final seconds. Tony refused to hit and was saved by the bell.
In the second stage, Ferguson needed to bounce back from the defeat. The American put a fastball in the Brazilian’s face and Do Bronx responded with two low kicks. Tony risked a kick, but Do Bronx took advantage, grabbed his opponent’s leg and knocked him down. On the ground, the American hit a ‘pedal’ that cut into Charles’s eyebrow. The confrontation was interrupted so that Charles could be evaluated by the doctors. The confrontation returned with the Brazilian up in a dominant position over the ‘Bicho Papão’. The paulista continued better in the fight and punished the American with blows and elbows from top to bottom. At the last minute, Do Bronx kept ‘squashing’ Ferguson and gave Tony no chance to react. The timer was reset with Charles on top and Ferguson dead.
The final round began with Ferguson landing a kick to the waist followed by a jab to the Brazilian’s face. Charles moved around the Octagon and stayed focused to avoid making mistakes. In the first minute, Do Bronx landed a nice fall on the North American and, as in the previous rounds, fell in an advantageous position. Midway through the round, Tony tried to explode, but was almost caught in a triangle. The American showed a lot of technique to defend himself against the actions of São Paulo, but he could not reverse the damage suffered. The duel ended with Charles on top.
UFC 256 results
PRINCIPAL CARD
Fly weight: Deiveson Figueiredo me Brandon Moreno tied for majority decision of judges (47-46, 47-47, 47) – Battle for the belt
Light weight: Charles do Bronx defeated Tony ferguson in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Straw Weight: Straw Weight: Mackenzie dern defeated Virna jandiroba in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Middleweight: Kevin Holland defeated Ronaldo Jacaré by 1m45s knockout of R1
Heavyweight: Ciryl win defeated Junior Cigano by technical knockout at 2m34s from R2
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight: Cub Swanson defeated Daniel Pineda by 1m52s knockout of R2
Light weight: Rafael Fiziev defeated Renato moicano by knockout at 4m05s of R1
Pen Weight: Gavin tucker defeated Billy Quarantillo in the judges’ unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Strawweight: Tecia Torres defeated Sam Hughes by technical knockout (medical interruption) 5 meters from R1
Pen Weight: Chase hooper featured Peter Barrett with a 3m02s heel lock from R3
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