Debate over top 10 greatest UFC fighters including Nurmagomedov, McGregor

A detailed discussion emerged regarding the ranking of the greatest UFC fighters of all time, prompted by a top 10 list that excluded Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. The analysis argues that greatness should include not only titles and defenses but also broader criteria like impact on MMA popularization, peak performance, fight dominance, commercial draw, and records. The proposed alternative ranking considers geographic expansion of the sport's influence, particularly McGregor's global impact and Khabib's massive influence in the Arab world. Additional factors suggested include the number of followers inspired to train and become professional fighters, and how decisively victories were achieved rather than just win totals. The post presents a revised top 10 list incorporating these expanded criteria, placing Jon Jones first, Georges St-Pierre second, Khabib third, and Conor McGregor fourth.