M. Bisping on his 'YouTube' channel. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
A highlight of the world's main organizations, the heavyweight category (up to 120,2kg) has always been a source of popularity in the MMA community. And, in the climate of the Ultimate belt dispute between Francis Ngannou e Cyryl Gane, valid by UFC 270 next Saturday (22), the former fighter and current commentator Michael Bisping listed its top-5 best in the division's history.
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In descending order, Bisping chose Fabricio Werdum to start the list. Former Ultimate champion, 'Vai Cavalo' beat important names such as Minotauro Nogueira, Cain Velazquez e Fedor Emelianenko. Today, he has a contract with the PFL.
Randy Couture came in fourth. The American, in his career, made history by becoming UFC heavyweight champion on three occasions, in addition to holding the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg.) twice.
Another Tupiniquim representative appeared among the main names of all time in the category, today led by Francis Ngannou. Division champion in the past, Junior Gypsy holds the records for the highest number of knockouts (10) and knockdowns (14). Now, the Bahian is expected to make his boxing debut against Kubrat Pulev, in February.
In second place, precisely Cigano's 'executioner'. Cain Velazquez, who has already beaten the Brazilian on two occasions, has dealt with a series of injuries in his career, but remains one of the most iconic fighters at 120,2kg.
Finally, the list was led by Stipe Miocic. Coincidentally, the athlete is the record holder for title defenses in the UFC (4) and has the record for the most blows thrown (365) and the greatest difference in blows landed in relation to his opponent, in a fight against Mark Hunt by the belt.
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