Dana White Says Islam Makhachev’s UFC 330 Performance Will Shape His GOAT Case

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Dana White is not ready to place Islam Makhachev at the top of the all-time list before the welterweight champion completes his UFC 330 assignment. White Wants The Fight Before The GOAT Verdict“I don’t think about that stuff until the fight happens. His coach Javier Mendez said a UFC 330 win would push him deeper into the debate, while Jon Jones previously placed Makhachev alongside himself in the modern argument. Makhachev and Garry already completed their first UFC 330 faceoff at Philadelphia’s Rocky statue. UFC 330 takes place Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.