Show Notes
Is Islam Makhachev officially entering the UFC's GOAT conversation?
On this episode of McCarthy Monday, Big John McCarthy and Josh Thomson break down Islam Makhachev's incredible run and debate where he belongs among the greatest fighters in MMA history.
With 17 straight UFC wins, multiple championship victories and another dominant performance at UFC 330, Islam's résumé is becoming impossible to ignore. But has he done enough to pass legends like Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson and Khabib Nurmagomedov?
Big John brings his unique perspective from decades inside the sport while Josh gives the fighter's perspective on what makes Islam so difficult to beat.
The guys also dive into what Islam still needs to accomplish to become the undisputed GOAT, how his legacy compares to the greatest champions we've ever seen, and whether his move to welterweight could ultimately define his career.
Where do you rank Islam Makhachev among the greatest fighters of all time?
Let us know in the comments!
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