Debate over UFC's greatest fighters excludes Khabib and McGregor from top 10

A prominent MMA analyst published a top 10 greatest UFC fighters list that excluded Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, sparking debate in the Russian MMA community. The original ranking used criteria including quality opposition, title defenses, finishing rate, and longevity. Critics argue the list should also consider broader impact metrics like popularization of MMA globally, peak performance dominance, commercial success, and geographic expansion of the sport. An alternative ranking places Jon Jones first, followed by Georges St-Pierre, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, and Jose Aldo rounding out the top five. The discussion highlights differing views on whether greatness should be measured purely by competitive achievements or also include cultural and financial impact on the sport.