Dana White explains why he’s not ready to crown Islam Makhachev as the GOAT just yet
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Islam Makhachev is set to defend his welterweight title for the first time at UFC 330, having already set the record for most title defenses in UFC lightweight history.
- He has the opportunity to break Anderson Silva’s record for most consecutive UFC wins, currently tied at 16, further cementing his status among the sport’s elite.
- UFC CEO Dana White acknowledges Makhachev’s impressive achievements but prefers to wait until after his upcoming fight against Ian Machado Garry before labeling him among the greatest of all time.
- Makhachev is currently the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter and could elevate his legacy with a successful welterweight title defense at UFC 330.
- White emphasizes evaluating Makhachev’s place in UFC history based on his performance in the upcoming fight rather than prematurely declaring him the GOAT.
