⭐ DAILY SIGNAL #86

IS KHABIB THE GOAT OF THE UFC?!

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TheS Cast
February 18, 2026

🗓 Date

18th of February 2026

🎬 Today’s Clip

IS KHABIB THE GOAT OF THE UFC?!

💬 Quote of the Day

"He's one of the Greatest of all time!”
— Joe Rogan

🤔 Reflection Question

Should Khabib be considered to be a GOAT in the UFC?
Hit reply — I’d love to hear your take.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has a very strong, albeit debated, claim to being a UFC Greatest of All Time (GOAT) due to his perfect 29-0 record, unprecedented dominance (rarely losing a round), and elite grappling. While his peak performance was unmatched, critics argue his relatively short championship reign (3 title defenses) and early retirement place him behind longevity-based GOAT candidates like Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, or Anderson Silva. Khabib was rarely in trouble, never bled, and was never knocked down in his UFC career. Retiring 29-0 with 13 consecutive UFC wins, including dominant victories over top contenders like Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje. Widely considered the best wrestler/grappler in MMA history. Only three successful title defenses are fewer than other top contenders. Retiring at 32 at the top of his game left many wondering what if regarding a longer legacy. While he fought top fighters, some argue his run to the title lacked the depth of former champions.

🎧 Source

Episode: Joe Rogan Experience #2441 - Paul Rosolie

Watch the full episode:
https://youtu.be/EoFniMSMj08

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