Did Islam surpass Khabib? + GOAT Talk!

About this episode

The episode discusses Islam Makhachev's recent victory and his standing among the greatest fighters, alongside other notable MMA topics.

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Islam Makhachev is now part of the exclusive “Double Champ” club after moving up to 170lbs and dominating Jack Della Maddalena for the Welterweight title at UFC 322. But did he surpass his mentor and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov as one of the GOAT’s? Find out if DC is changing his Mt. Rushmore. Plus, the guys are naming a Welterweight who could beat Islam…or are they? Then, Valentina Shevchenko put on a clinic against Zhang Weili to retain her Flyweight belt, but should she be called the greatest woman to ever step foot inside a UFC octagon? Plus, you do NOT wanna miss what DC & Chael are saying about Michael Morales, Carlos Prates, Benoit St. Denis calling out Max Holloway for the BMF strap and Bo Nickal’s insane KO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: DC, Chael Sonnan, Daniel Cormier

Topics covered

• MMA
• UFC
• GOAT debate
• Welterweight title
• women's MMA
• fighter analysis

Keywords

• Islam Makhachev
• Khabib Nurmagomedov
• UFC 322
• Valentina Shevchenko
• Welterweight title
• GOAT
• MMA analysis

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