Matt Brown argues if Islam Makhachev wins at UFC 311, he’s ‘in that conversation’ as the lightweight GOAT

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Islam Makhachev has a chance to make history on Saturday if he defeats Arman Tsarukyan in the UFC 311 main event.

A win would mark Makhachev’s fourth consecutive title defense at 155 pounds, which would set a new record surpassing his coach and mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov after he retired with three straight defenses of the lightweight belt. Of course, Nurmagomedov also left the sport with a perfect 29-0 record, and barely losing any rounds during his career...