Hall of Famer Michael Bisping Names Top 5 Boxers In UFC

Alexander Volkanovski is the reigning UFC Featherweight Champion. He's beaten Max Holloway three times and is widely considered to be a top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA. It's no surprise that Bisping started off his list with "The Great."

"Volk's sense of timing and distance, that sets him apart from everybody else," Bisping said. "He also has exceptional footwork and very, very good movement. Not to mention his cardio's off the chain, he's got big power, and he's extremely disciplined."

Sergei Pavlovich

Rising up the heavyweight ranks is Sergei Pavlovich, who is riding a six-fight winning streak. He has finished all of his opponents via KO or TKO in that span. Simply put, Pavlovich can shut the lights off his foes.

"This man just needs one connection with his hands and you are going to sleep," Bisping said.

Max Holloway

A fighter who needs no introduction is Max Holloway. The former featherweight king continues to be relevant in MMA despite his losses to Volkanovski. Part of that has to do with the stellar boxing of "Blessed."

"Max, with his striking, the way he switches stances with the straight shots that he uses and the toughness, the chin that he has," Bisping said. "You very rarely see Max Holloway even get wobbled."

Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier is a fan favorite thanks to his exciting fighting style. Key wins over the likes of Conor McGregor have been largely due to his crisp punches. Bisping explained how Poirier's stands out on his list.

"Unlike a lot of fighters on this list, he doesn't beat his opponents by overwhelming them with volume," Bisping said. "No, he's very strategic and he's very technical."

Ilia Topuria

A new challenger has emerged at 145 pounds and his name is Ilia Topuria. The hype train is going strong for Topuria, and Bisping believes it's for a good reason.

"He is so precise," Bisping said. "The way he moves in and out of range, the footwork is fantastic. The combinations that he puts together are incredible."

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