C. do Bronx is fourth in the UFC weight-for-pound rankings (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
With 11 consecutive victories, Charles of the Bronx He is the main highlight of the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg) at the moment, but there are already those who place him at the top among the best in the history of the division. In an interview with 'MMA fighting’, terrance mckinney, who also competes in the category, cites the Brazilian's exciting fights as an advantage over Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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“I think Charles is better in my opinion. He throws his hands around and is destroying everyone. Not only is he on a long winning streak, but he is also finishing people. Many of Khabib's fights were decisions and he didn't finish until the end”, analyzed McKinney.
For the North American, Charles is a legitimate champion, as he has the power to knockout and submit. Terrance even says that Khabib was involved in 'boring fights' while he stayed at the top.
"He (Khabib Nurmagomedov) was great and finished undefeated. But Charles, for me, is poised to be the GOAT of our weight class. He can attack standing up and put the fight on the ground. He showed what it means to be a champion. All of his fights were fun, I haven't seen a boring fight from him. And I can mention some boring fights I saw from Khabib, which is right. They cannot be compared as (Charles) is 100% better,” he concluded.
Recently, Charles of the Bronx failed to make the weight cut for the fight against Justin gaethje. The Brazilian had his belt taken away and, even so, he managed to overcome a strong start to finish the North American with a rear naked choke in the first round.
Yes, Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired undefeated in 29 fights since beating his own Justin gaethje in October 2020, he is the president of 'Eagle FC' and is lobbying for his pupil, Islam makhachev, face the Brazilian for the vacant lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.).
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