Nate Diaz is not convinced that Islam Makhachev has done enough to be considered the pound-for-pound best in the world. Under Khabib Nurmagomedov’s guidance, Makhachev has put together an impressive run since joining the UFC back in 2015,

And former UFC middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker, has given his take on the fantasy fight, claiming that Makhachev would ‘get it done’. “That’s tricky because GSP has got a good game to fight Makhachev, he’s like a springy karate-esque fighter,” Whittaker said on the MMArcade Podcast.

UFC veteran Nate Diaz has explained why he doesn't consider Islam Makhachev to be the #1 P4P fighter in the sport right now.

UFC veteran urges Kamaru Usman to avoid fighting with UFC champ Islam Makhachev and retire while still at the top.

Islam Makhachev says it would take a VERY good offer from the UFC for him to fight Ilia Topuria at 155 "I'm not young in this sport anymore, and every weight cut takes years off your health. It's not as easy as before to cut weight." (via Ushatayka) pic.twitter.com/mkDOgiXOIM

Makhachev's dominant win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 to claim a second belt has many putting him in the greatest of all time conversation. However, former UFC welterweight champion Woodley still sees Makhachev's mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov's name associated with him.