Kalugin ranks Khabib 3rd, McGregor 4th in all-time UFC greats debate

Russian analyst Kalugin published his subjective ranking of the top 10 greatest UFC fighters of all time, sparking discussion by placing Khabib Nurmagomedov third and Conor McGregor fourth. His list, which topped Jon Jones and GSP, drew criticism for including fighters some believe don't belong in the top 10 ahead of legends like Anderson Silva. Kalugin argued that greatness should include not just titles and opposition quality, but also criteria like global impact, commercial success, peak dominance, and inspiring future generations. He noted that Khabib and McGregor massively expanded MMA's reach in the Arab world and globally, while McGregor's commercial drawing power and Khabib's in-fight dominance set them apart. The post emphasized that any all-time ranking is inherently subjective and sparked debate among fans.