Debate over top 10 greatest UFC fighters sparked by Khabib, Conor omissions

A detailed discussion has emerged regarding the top 10 greatest UFC fighters of all time, sparked by a ranking that excluded Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor from the list. The author argues that while criteria such as title defenses, opponent quality, and longevity are important, additional factors should be considered when determining greatness. These additional criteria include contribution to popularizing MMA, peak performance, dominance in fights, commercial impact, and records achieved. The author emphasizes that greatness encompasses not only titles and defenses but also the scale and influence of a fighter's impact on the sport. Based on these expanded criteria, the author presents their own top 10 ranking, which includes Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, and Jose Aldo in the top five positions. The post acknowledges the subjective nature of such rankings while defending the inclusion of fighters based on their broader impact on MMA.