Johnson named the UFC's best fighter regardless of weight class

"At the moment Islam Makhachev is the best fighter in the world regardless of weight class. He knows how to work in the stand-up, he knows how to wrestle, he has judo, he has jiu-jitsu. And he knows how to overcome challenges. Makhachev is the best in the world. Right behind him is Jon Jones, because he can do everything too. He's faced adversity, and he's fought the best. He's been in this sport for a long, long time," MMA Junkie quoted Johnson as saying.

Recall that in January, Makhachev made his fourth defense of the belt, finishing Renato Moicano in the first round.