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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters and champs have weighed in on whether Islam Makhachev has earned GOAT status.

The Russian defended his welterweight title for the first time at UFC 330, picking up his fifth defense overall in the UFC after a dominant run at lightweight. His latest win, a decision victory over Ian Garry, served as a record-breaker, with Makhachev now the leader for most consecutive wins in promotional history.

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Chris Weidman, Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal have offered their takes on where he stands among the sport's greatest fighters.Chris Weidman questions Islam Makhachev's title defenses as Dustin Poirier backs Jon Jones for UFC GOAT In the latest episode of “Deep Waters,” Weidman, Poirier and Masvidal shared their thoughts on whether Makhachev has earned the right to be called the greatest fighter in UFC history. “I am not saying that yet,” Weidman said, responding to the question about Makhachev being the GOAT now…

Carlos Prates has clapped back at claims that he is scared of a fellow 170-pound contender.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight responded to Michael Morales after the Ecuadorian allegedly suggested that Prates was avoiding a fight with him. The Brazilian insists he has no issue facing Morales but believes his position as the higher-ranked contender warrants a title shot next.

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Carlos Prates denies ducking Michael Morales and predicts a first-round knockout Shortly after Morales allegedly claimed that Prates was afraid to fight him, “The Nightmare” responded in a video posted online.

“If the guy has two arms and two legs like me, bro, I can fight him,” Prates said.

Prates then addressed Morales directly, making it clear that he would welcome the matchup if the UFC offered it.

“You say I am scared to fight you. I am not scared of a fight with you… I am the No. 1 contender, so I want to fight for the belt,” Prates said. “The UFC never…

Arman Tsarukyan believes fighters without exciting fighting styles need to somehow find a way to draw attention.

Tsarukyan recently emphasized the importance of building a profile outside the Ultimate Fighting Championship for fighters who are unable to find regular finishes or have control-heavy styles.

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Arman Tsarukyan discusses controversy, UFC promotion and building a profile outside the cage Tsarukyan, who returns to the Octagon on Sept. 19 against Mauricio Ruffy in the UFC 331 co-main event, believes controversy can help fighters who don't naturally attract fans with their performances.

“If you’re a boring fighter inside the cage, controversies are important for you,” Tsarukyan said in an interview with Russian YouTube channel Vpiska. “Because if you’re not here, you’re not there; you get cut from the game fast. But if you’re a great fighter and you knock people out and show that, you don’t even need to talk English.”

The Armenian lightw…