Jon Jones takes umbrage with Islam Makhachev being considered the potential greatest of all time.
Makhachev (29-1 MMA, 18-1 UFC) entered the GOAT discussion after defending his welterweight title with a win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 this past Saturday. Makhachev also previously defended his UFC lightweight title a division record four times.
It wasn't too long ago when Jones said Makhachev may just be one of the greatest fighters alongside himself, but the former two-division UFC champion wanted to remind everyone of his total title wins.
"Hopped on social media and heard there was a new goat? I’m so confused make it make sense."
Hopped on social media and heard there was a new goat? I’m so confused make it make sense. pic.twitter.com/wLPew0DAnR
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) August 19, 2026
Makhachev broke the record for most consecutive victories in UFC history with 17, but Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) thinks his total title wins of 16 is more impressive.
"You guys thought I was gonna just sit there and let you call someone else GOAT?"
Jon Jones reacts to Islam Makhachev entering the GOAT conversation after breaking the UFC record with 17 consecutive wins. 👀🐐
— FREAK.MMA (@FREAKMMA1) August 19, 2026
"You guys thought I was gonna just sit there and let you call someone else GOAT?😂" pic.twitter.com/lvvt0oQ94X
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