Debate over top 10 greatest UFC fighters includes Khabib and McGregor

A detailed discussion emerged regarding the ranking of the greatest UFC fighters of all time, with debate over whether Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor belong in the top 10. The original ranking by Vlad Matveev considered criteria such as quality of opposition, title defenses, finishing ability, and longevity, but excluded both fighters. The counter-argument suggests that additional criteria should be considered, including contributions to MMA popularization, peak performance dominance, commercial impact, and record-setting achievements. An alternative top 10 was proposed that includes Jon Jones first, Georges St-Pierre second, Khabib third, and McGregor fourth, with the argument that these fighters had outsized influence on the sport's global growth and generated massive follower bases beyond just title defense statistics.