Islam Makhachev continued to impress and showcase his status as one of the sport's best with his fifth-round submission of Dustin Poirier to retain the UFC lightweight championship in the main event of UFC 302.
Makhachev certainly has the credentials to show why he is one of the best athletes in MMA, but where does that put him amongst his peers in the pound-for-pound order?
The UFC's pound-for-pound rankings currently list Makhachev as #1. UFC CEO Dana White, however, suggests that while nothing can be taken away from Makhachev's abilities, the top spot should be with until the heavyweight kingpin can't go anymore.
