Morning Report: Jon Anik says Merab Dvalishvili is already the bantamweight GOAT

Merab Dvalishvili | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

Jon Anik has seen enough: Merab Dvalishvili is already the bantamweight GOAT.

This Saturday, Dvalishvili defends his title in a rematch with Sean O’Malley in the main event of UFC 316. It’s Dvalishvili’s second title defense, and if he wins, his 13th consecutive win. It would also be Dvalishvili’s fifth win over a former UFC champion, but even if O’Malley gets his revenge on Saturday, Anik believes “The Machine” has already cemented legacy.