“It's a tough question. St-Pierre has an arsenal to defeat Makhachev. Georges liked to strike from a distance, plus he wouldn't mind engaging in grappling or jiu-jitsu.
I think Islam could achieve victory. If the fight turned into a grappling bout, Islam would have a better chance of winning. Makhachev is better prepared for that, as is Chimaev. St-Pierre preferred to mix various skills: he not only grappled but also liked to take your head off standing after a series of moves. He could choose to abandon the ground game in favor of striking. But if Islam pins you to the ground, you won't get up," Whittaker stated on his podcast.