Conor McGregor has dropped a list of the greatest mixed martial artists of all-time, with his name landing on second place behind Anderson Silva.
On Saturday, the former featherweight and lightweight titlist took to Twitter to give his honest take on the MMA GOAT debate.
McGregor hailed Silva as the best fighter ever to set foot in the Octagon while claiming he could share the top spot based on his success in multiple divisions.
“The array of finishes, across [two] divisions, with champion status in [one], Anderson Silva is [number one] MMA GOAT,” McGregor began.
“My array of finishes, across [three] divisions, with champion status in [two], I’m [number two]. If not tied [one]. However still active, [number one] is fully secured by career end. And easily,” he continued.
Former welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre took the third spot on McGregor’s list while current pound-for-pound king and two-time light heavyweight champion is in the fourth place.
“GSP is in at [three]. Much less array of finishes but champion status in [two]. He is far behind, though. Reasons[:] Left 170 [pound division] after much damage taken [and] questionable decision. Never re-engaged 170lb successors. Bottled Anderson fight. Only moved when one eyed fighter presented. Played safe,” Conor said.
“Jon is [four]. Maybe tied [three]. More array of finishes than [three] and still active, but champion status in just [one]. Reasons[:] Multiple lacklustre decision performances [and] questionable decision win. Attempting to safe play [heavyweight] entry/avoiding its champion.”
“Clarity on Silva’s earlier no.1 spot. Most stylistic finishes on resume. Front kicks to face. Up elbow (albeit outside UFC) Thai plum knees leading to broken facial bones. Long list of jaw dropping finishes. Myself/Anderson have the most exciting/important finishes in the sport!”
“One more on George/Jon decision that will clear why I originally gave George 3 and Jon 4 before a maybe tied 3. A lot of Jons opponents were Anderson’s 185lb opponents but the array of stoppages where not there, or nowhere near Anderson’s despite the weight advantage to do so,” McGregor ended.
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