Debate over UFC's greatest fighters: Should Khabib and McGregor rank higher?

A response to Vlad Matveev's top 10 greatest UFC fighters list sparked debate over missing criteria. The author argues that influence on MMA popularization, peak performance, fight dominance, commercial impact, and records should be considered alongside traditional metrics like title defenses. Under these expanded criteria, the author's revised top 10 includes Jon Jones, GSP, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, and Jose Aldo in the top five. The post emphasizes that Khabib and McGregor's global influence and commercial success warrant their inclusion despite fewer title defenses than some other legends. The author notes that while traditional criteria matter, the scale and impact of a fighter's career are equally important when determining greatness.