FOR sports fans, the term Great of All Time (GOAT), is a title given to athletes who have made extraordinary achievements and records.
The GOAT title is given to the unmatched best individual, as the ruler of the sport who has the highest place.
The athletes who have received this title have extraordinary talent and maintain stable performance.
In every sport, there are many athletes who have been named GOAT, which cannot be separated from debate, both from observers, fans, and even from the athletes themselves.
Athletes with GOAT status include Usain Bold, Lebron James, and Muhammad Ali, all sports legends who have impressive records.
This term was popularized by Muhammad Ali when he defeated Sonny Liston in 1964, Ali confidently said he was “the greatest”.
Later the name became synonymous with Muhammad Ali, then he added it to “greatest of all time” after fighting George Foreman by knockout in 1974.
Ali felt he was the best of all time and no one could beat him again in the boxing ring.
As the term goes, GOAT is not only considered better than his era, but beyond his era, to the point that many recognize his achievements.
What About Fighters in the UFC? Has anyone received the GOAT title?
In the UFC, there is also a debate about who is the fastest to obtain GOAT status between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones.
Khabib Nurmagomedov was named the best UFC Pound for Pound (P4P) number 1 fighter, while Jones, who was always in first place, felt that he did not accept it.
Pound for Pound (P4P) is a system used to evaluate the prowess of fighters to provide ratings, without being limited by class.
The debate between the two fighters from different classes is always the topic of discussion in various circles. Like the competition between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who has GOAT status.
One of those who discussed the competition between the two fighters was UFC observer Joe Rogan. Rogan believes that Jones deserves GOAT status more than Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The observer said why Jones is better than Khabib, as the best fighter of all time.
“I think if you look at the start of Jones’ career he won the title early in his career in 2011, since then he’s been fighting for the title more than any other fight. “He will definitely be a winner,” said Rogan, quoted by UFC.
“He won the title as the youngest fighter to ever win a UFC title, he beat Mauricio ‘shogun’ Rua who is a legend, then saw how to dominate other fighters,” continued Rogan.
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coronation was not without reason, Khabib was able to beat Justin Gaethje. After Khabib retires he wants the UFC to place him at number 1 on the P4P list.
If you look at the achievements of these two fighters, they each have advantages that deserve GOAT status.
However, judging from their existence, Jones is 27-1 and still has a career in the UFC, while Khabib Nurmagomedov has declared his retirement with a record of 29-0.
Jones will return to the octagon after the chest injury he suffered at UFC 309, Madison, United States.
Jones faces a fight at UFC 309 against Stipe Miocic, which will be a duel for the UFC heavyweight championship belt. The match between the two will be broadcast live on Mola TV on November 17 2024.
Thus, the discussion about who deserves GOAT status in the UFC is still a debate among various groups who follow the UFC. (P-5)
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