Islam Makhachev’s coach argues a win at UFC 330 puts him in consideration as the greatest of all-time

After winning titles at both lightweight and welterweight, Islam Makhachev is already the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in MMA, but is his resume enough that he should be in consideration as the greatest of all-time?

Makhachev’s longtime coach Javier Mendez certainly thinks so, especially considering the way he has run roughshod over his competition in two weight classes. At UFC 330, Makhachev attempts to add the first defense of his welterweight title to his record when he faces Ian Machado Garry in the main event.

While Jon Jones is most often called the GOAT, Mendez argues that Makhachev is actively putting together a list of accolades that