Charles of the Bronx is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India
The most populous category in MMA and home to UFC stars such as Islam makhachev, Charles of the Bronx and now, Ilia Topuria, the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) may be close to a revamp. At least, that's what it believes Michael Bisping. The former middleweight champion (up to 83 kg.) made a brief analysis this Wednesday (23) of the current representatives of the top 5 in the weight range and came to the conclusion that the careers of many of these athletes may be close to the end.
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"Islam makhachev still has a few years left in his career and Arman Tsarukyan too. But Charles Oliveira has been around for a long time. He'll probably be out of the sport within a year. Justin gaethje is close to leaving the sport, he said he doesn't want to do it for much longer. Dustin poirier I already said that the next fight will be my last. Max Holloway He's also been around for many years and has been very successful, I believe he has a lot of money in the bank," said Bisping, current UFC commentator.
Bisping on UFC's LW Top 5: “Enjoy them while you can… ⏳ They won't be around forever!”
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“I’m just saying, if you look at the lightweight division and some of the big names in it… So, enjoy it while you can, because they’re not going to be around forever,” concluded the former fighter.
M. Bisping retired in 2017. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Charles do Bronx has been competing in the UFC for 15 years
At 35, Charles of the Bronx debuted in the world's largest MMA organization in 2010, as a lightweight (up to 70,3 kg). Since then, the Brazilian has become the greatest finisher in UFC history and won the division title by knocking out Michael chandler in May 2021. He is currently ranked second in the most populous division in MMA, and may be close to face Ilia Topuria by the belt.
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