If Charles beats Islam, is he the new LW Goat?

[andgonsil]

Much better resume than Khabib

 

[Kung Fu Kowboy]

Definitely in the discussion.

 

[Lee_]

He would definitely be on the path to being LW GOAT, and yes, he would definitely top Khabib, who NEVER really fought a tough matchup.

 

[Nobru]

I dunno about GOAT. He lost too many times.
THE most exciting fighter in LW history, maybe yeah.
I believe it would be great for the division if Charles takes it back, many interesting matchups to follow

 

[DoubleTrouble]

He would definitely be on the path to being LW GOAT, and yes, he would definitely top Khabib, who NEVER really fought a tough matchup.

His best wins are Khabib's leftovers lol

 

[DoubleTrouble]

I dunno about GOAT. He lost too many times.
THE most exciting fighter in LW history, maybe yeah.
I believe it would be great for the division if Charles takes it back, many interesting matchups to follow

There are zero interesting matches if Charles wins whereas we are yet to see Islam vs Dustin, Justin, Chandler or Beneil.

 

[Mammothman]

He still tapped 9 times, Khabib told me.

 

[Lee_]

His best wins are Khabib's leftovers lol

His best wins ARE Khabib's best wins; he beat Khabib's best opponents, finished them. Topping Islam would definitely top Khabib in terms of legacy.

 

[DoubleTrouble]

His best wins ARE Khabib's best wins; he beat Khabib's best opponents, finished them. Topping Islam would definitely top Khabib in terms of legacy.

Errr yeah Khabib brutalised and finished them first lol

 

[StopDucking]

His record is 34-9. How is that “much better” than Khabib’s 29-0? If a fighter wins, he’s the GOAT but if he loses it doesn’t count? Or does it only work with fighters you like?

 

[LetThemBleed]

If he beats him anyway short of a one sided beatdown I'd imagine an immediate rematch could well be on the cards. Even if he does dominate Islam in the rematch he'd still likely have to beat him twice either in a row, or perhaps with the winner of Dustin and Justin in between.

 

[tritestill]

He would definitely be on the path to being LW GOAT, and yes, he would definitely top Khabib, who NEVER really fought a tough matchup.

Dustin and Justin are still at the top of the division and literally who people mention for impressive wins for Charles lol. I can't take this kind of stuff seriously AT ALL.

 

[tritestill]

Charles might chin check Islam and we would possibly have another great MMA moment

 

[Kimbo Gracie]

There are zero interesting matches if Charles wins whereas we are yet to see Islam vs Dustin, Justin, Chandler or Beneil.

You lost me at Beneil and interesting pal…

 

[Adamant__]

Very close. His resume is already better than Khabib's. Add Islam to his resume, you can't dispute that. He defended his title two times (don't care about the 0.5 lbs lol). If he beats Islam and defends his title a few more times, it's Oliveira in my book. Now, Oliveira lost a bit. But that's because he fought everybody and was very young. 22-23 yr old kid fighting Jim Millers, Cerrones and Edgars of the world a bit too much, so I don't take it that seriously. Khabib wasn't fighting this kind of competition back then and people don't recognize most of his wins.

 

[javierEspitia]

Would Jon Jones be the GOAT if he lost 9 times?

 

[Willie]

No, Khabib didnt lose 9 times to guys he should have beat. Just for that Oliveira will never supass khabib, I don't even care about GOAT discussions. But those claims are just boring. Resumes talk are overrated too.

 

[garbohydrates]

After Charles gets crushed hopefully such discuss lions will finally go away

 

[Filter909]

No, should be needless to say.

 

[RightToBareKnuckles]

maybe if he beats Islam twice; once would only even the score