Debate erupts over top 10 greatest UFC fighters after Khabib, McGregor excluded

A discussion has emerged after analyst Vlad Matveev published his top 10 greatest UFC fighters of all time, notably excluding Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor from the list. The author of this post argues that while Matveev's criteria included valuable opposition, title fight victories, winning streaks, career risks, title fight finishes, longevity, and losses, it failed to account for broader impact measures. Additional criteria proposed include contribution to MMA popularization, peak form, fight dominance, commercial impact, and records. The author presents an alternative top 10 that includes Jon Jones first, Georges St-Pierre second, Khabib third, and Conor McGregor fourth. The post emphasizes that greatness should encompass not just titles and defenses but also a fighter's overall scale and influence on the sport.