He would be #4 at best, behind Fedor/Nog/Werdum.
He'll also have wins over JDS and Werdum. Not only has the belt been bouncing around at hw, but goat status is as well.
I don't even know what beating cain means at this stage. He's spent a large percentage of his career sidelined by injuries and he's fought 3 different men in five fucking years. And one of those 3 served him up a sound ass woopin'.If he beats Stipe yes, beating Cain is not necessary.
No....he would need to have a much longer reign as champ for me to consider him...his record is pretty spotty against top competition.