Khabib and Conor absent from top-10 UFC greatest fighters list sparks debate

A detailed discussion has emerged regarding the greatest fighters in UFC history after a top-10 list by Vlad Matveev notably excluded both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. The original ranking considered criteria including quality opposition, title fight victories, winning streaks, career risks, title fight finishes, longevity, and losses. However, critics argue that additional factors should be considered when determining greatness, including contribution to MMA popularization, peak form, fight dominance, commercial impact, and records achieved. The proposed alternative ranking places Jon Jones first, followed by Georges St-Pierre, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Jose Aldo, Alex Pereira, Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson, Islam Makhachev, and Amanda Nunes. The debate centers on whether greatness should be measured purely by competitive achievements or should also account for broader influence on the sport's global reach and cultural impact.