UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev could be on his way to becoming the division’s greatest ever fighter, in the eyes of UFC legend Frankie Edgar.
When it comes to dominant champions in the current era of mixed martial arts, they don’t get much better than Islam Makhachev. While he’s been involved in competitive fights throughout the course of his run in the UFC, he’s been able to pick up the win every single time both when he was a top contender and during his tenure as champion.
Right now, there are plenty of big names who can challenge Islam Makhachev for the title – but as of yet, there’s been no official word regarding who is next up.