# UFC Legend Calls Volkanovski GOAT Stronger Than Makhachev

> Michael Bisping says Alexander Volkanovski's activity beats Islam Makhachev's inactivity for GOAT status.
- Title: UFC Legend Calls Volkanovski GOAT Stronger Than Makhachev
- Summary: Michael Bisping says Alexander Volkanovski's activity beats Islam Makhachev's inactivity for GOAT status. UFC legend Michael Bisping argues Alexander…
- Keywords: michael bisping, alexander volkanovski, islam makhachev, ufc, goat, mma, featherweight, ufc 333, ufc 314, ufc 284, ufc 294, sports
- Source: MMA Knockout On SI — https://si.com/fannation/mma/news/ufc-legend-takes-huge-stance-on-islam-makhachev-alexander-volkanovski-goat-debate
- Published: 2026-10-28T22:00:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michael bisping, alexander volkanovski, islam makhachev, ufc, goat, mma, featherweight, ufc 333, ufc 314, ufc 284, ufc 294, sports
## Bisping Recaps UFC 333
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping dissected UFC 333 from last Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
## Bisping Praises Volkanovski
Bisping called Alexander Volkanovski's TKO stoppage against Movsar Evloev highly complimentary.
## Bisping Compares Fighters
Bisping said comparing Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev is tough but gave Volkanovski the edge in activity.
## Volkanovski's Fighting Record
Volkanovski fought twice this year, beating Diego Lopes in late January and ending Evloev's 20-fight unbeaten run.
## Makhachev's Fighting Record
Makhachev fought twice last year, winning the welterweight title at UFC 322 against Jack Della Maddalena in November.
## Makhachev Beat Volkanovski Twice
Makhachev beat Volkanovski on two occasions (UFC 284 and UFC 294), despite their second fight being a short-notice in Oct. 2023.
## Volkanovski's GOAT Debate
Some argue Volkanovski is the greatest featherweight in MMA history, while others give it to Conor McGregor or Jose Aldo.
## Bisping's Activity Insight
Bisping, an Ultimate Fighter winner, recalls activity vs. inactivity as proof of earning every opportunity.
## Key takeaway

UFC legend Michael Bisping argues Alexander Volkanovski's consistent fighting makes him more likely the greatest featherweight in MMA history than Islam Makhachev.