Islam Makhachev entered rarified air on Saturday night.
Makhachev earned a dominant victory over Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 322, winning the welterweight title and placing himself in the pantheon of legends who have won belts in two weight classes in the organization. Shortly thereafter, UFC CEO Dana White admitted that Makhachev deserves consideration for the greatest of all time.
GOAT Consideration
"It wasn't the most exciting title fight you'll see, but I'll tell you one thing: it was complete domination and, depending on what we do next with him and what's happening, this guy is on his way to entering the GOAT conversation," White said at the post-fight press conference.