Is Islam Makhachev really the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, or are we once again handing out GOAT status immediately after a big UFC main event? Chael Sonnen questions why the GOAT conversation around Islam exploded after his victory over Ian Machado Garry. If beating Garry is the accomplishment that pushed Islam over the top, what does that say about Shavkat Rakhmonov, who also defeated Garry while maintaining an undefeated record? Then there's Jon Jones. Chael argues that any greatest-of-all-time discussion becomes extremely difficult when Jones' career exists, particularly when we've never definitively established the weaknesses an opponent could exploit. Chael also compares Islam's approach as champion with Alexander Volkanovski's willingness to fight whoever has earned the opportunity, whenever and wherever the fight is offered. Islam deserves enormous respect for everything he's accomplished, but Chael isn't ready to crown him based on one more win. Beating Ian