Former champs discuss Islam Makhachev's case for UFC GOAT status

Former UFC fighters including Chris Weidman, Dustin Poirier, and Jorge Masvidal debated Islam Makhachev's claim to be considered the greatest of all time. Makhachev, who recently defended his welterweight title at UFC 330, holds the record for the most consecutive wins in UFC history. Weidman expressed reservations regarding Makhachev’s title defenses, while Poirier named Jon Jones as his GOAT choice. Masvidal raised concerns about the level of competition faced by Makhachev during his lightweight reign, suggesting some opponents were former featherweights. The discussion highlights differing perspectives among fighters on the criteria for greatness in the sport.

• 7:11 AMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev's UFC GOAT case gets pushback from former champs