UFC legend Jon Jones considers current UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev to be one of the greatest fighters of all time.
Right now, very few fighters are at the level of Islam Makhachev – if any. Following on from his successful run in the lightweight division, he went up to welterweight and won a second world title. While it’s not clear how much longer he will continue competing, nobody can deny that he is carving out quite the legacy for himself in mixed martial arts.
As we look ahead to the future, one or two more big wins could really elevate Islam Makhachev in the GOAT conversation.