Georges St. Pierre outlines path for Islam Makhachev to UFC greatness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:13 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Georges St. Pierre discussed Islam Makhachev's potential to solidify his status as the greatest of all time in the UFC during a recent interview ahead of UFC 330. Makhachev is set to face Ian Garry at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. A victory would give him the longest win streak in UFC history at 17 consecutive fights. St. Pierre emphasized the importance of Makhachev utilizing his grappling skills in the matchup and suggested that moving up to middleweight could be a strategic move for Makhachev to chase triple-champ status if he wins.
- •Islam Makhachev faces Ian Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
- •A win would give Makhachev a record 17-fight win streak.
- •St. Pierre highlights Makhachev's grappling advantage in the fight.
- •A victory could lead Makhachev to pursue a title in middleweight.
- 6:13 AMYahoo Sports — Georges St. Pierre reveals what Islam Makhachev must do to become UFC GOAT
"Former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion Georges St. Pierre has outlined the path that Islam Makhachev could take to cement his status as the greatest of all time.
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