Debate erupts over exclusion of Khabib and McGregor from UFC top-10 list

A discussion has emerged regarding a top-10 greatest UFC fighters list compiled by Vlad Matveev that notably excluded both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. The original ranking considered criteria such as quality of opposition, title defenses, winning streaks, career risks, finishes in title fights, longevity, and losses. Critics argue that additional factors should be considered for determining greatness, including influence on popularizing MMA globally, peak performance levels, dominance in fights, commercial impact, and records. The alternative top-10 suggested includes Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Khabib, McGregor, Jose Aldo, Alex Pereira, Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson, Islam Makhachev, and Amanda Nunes, emphasizing that greatness encompasses not just titles but also overall impact on the sport.