Chatgpt 4.5 says:
Islam Makhachev is the better MMA fighter overall.
Why (brief):
- More complete skillset: Elite grappling and clearly better striking and submissions.
- Adaptability: Wins in multiple ways (KOs, submissions, decisions).
- Level of competition while active champion: Consistently beating top contenders in a deeper, more modern lightweight era.
Caveat:
Khabib has the
greater legacy and dominance (29–0, aura, control). But if the question is
who is better as a fighter, skill-for-skill →
Islam.
But most importantly, I don't really think AI belongs in MMA discussion. I just don't think it's quite good enough right now.