Islam Makhachev has made a strong case to be the greatest the sport has ever seen; Jon Jones excluded. Originally labeled as the successor to Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘s undeniable dominance in the UFC, it didn’t take long for the prodigy to surpass his predecessor in many fans’ eyes. Not only did he win and defend his lightweight title more times than his friend and training partner, but he also moved up in weight and joined the exclusive list of double champions .