Is Islam Makhachev the lightweight GOAT? Ilia Topuria sounds off again, UFC Vegas 106 preview | The Boys in the Back

from The Ariel Helwani Show · host Ariel Helwani

The Boys in the Back begin the show by breaking down the various cases for MMA's lightweight GOAT, including where Islam Makhachev falls in that conversation after vacating his title (01:40).Then, they discuss the ongoing war of words between Makhachev and Ilia Topuria (32:31), before looking ahead to this weekend's UFC Vegas 106 (49:36).Finally, the Boys make picks (1:09:26), give their P4P lists of Chicago's best (1:22:31), listen to your voicemails (1:42:19), and answer Super Chats (2:00:42).Leave us a voicemail: +1-415-787-2482

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The Boys in the Back debate MMA lightweight GOAT, react to the ongoing war of words between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, and preview UFC Vegas 106. Plus, P4P Chicago things, voicemails, and Super Chats.

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