Georges St-Pierre revealed his personal top-five greatest MMA fighters of all time on a podcast. His list includes Royce Gracie, who inspired him to take up martial arts, Demetrious Johnson, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, and Conor McGregor. St-Pierre singled out Jones as the standout fighter he would choose for a hypothetical Colosseum scenario based on his record, while McGregor was recognized for his impact on the sport's global popularity.
Georges St-Pierre shared his personal ranking of the five greatest fighters in MMA history during a recent podcast appearance, offering a list that spans generations of the sport.
St-Pierre placed Royce Gracie at the foundation of his list, crediting the Brazilian jiu-jitsu pioneer as the fighter who first inspired him to pursue martial arts. Alongside Gracie, GSP named Demetrious Johnson, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, and Conor McGregor as the others who define the sport's highest tier.
Jones, who carries a 28-1-0 record and fights out of an orthodox stance at six-foot-four with an 84-inch reach, was singled out by St-Pierre as the fighter he would choose in a hypothetical Colosseum scenario — a nod to Jones's overall body of work. Now 38 years old, "Bones" lands 4.38 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy, while also averaging 1.89 takedowns per 15 minutes, illustrating the complete skill set that St-Pierre appears to value most.
Anderson Silva, the 51-year-old Brazilian southpaw who stands six-foot-two with a 77-inch reach and a career record of 34-11-0, also earned a place on the list. "The Spider" built his reputation on elite striking precision, posting a 61 percent striking accuracy rate over the course of a celebrated career.
McGregor's inclusion was framed around his cultural and commercial influence rather than record alone, with St-Pierre acknowledging the Irishman's role in expanding the sport's global audience.
Why it matters
- St-Pierre is widely regarded as one of the greatest welterweights ever, giving his opinions significant weight in historical debates
- The list spans multiple eras and divisions, reflecting how the sport has evolved since Gracie's early UFC dominance
- Elevating Jones above all others as his hypothetical pick reinforces the heavyweight champion's standing in pound-for-pound conversations
