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@ahmedhaaqil3903

Жыл бұрын

I'll just start off a topic for now, that all those that say Khabib hadn't fought wrestlers, or that Khabib doesn't know striking suited for UFC. Don't know what they are speaking about.

@ericcraig3875

Жыл бұрын

Shinya Aoki, Kazushi Sakuraba, and Michael Page should be on there somewhere.

@The_Reality_Filter

Жыл бұрын

@@ahmedhaaqil3903 Khabib does have the most padded record in UFC history.

@russhanley2272

Жыл бұрын

There is no denying what Jon Jones has achieved, but the minute you pop for steroids, not once, but twice! You're not even in the conversation. He shouldn't have a place on the pyramid at all. Imagine Messi being found out for performance enhancing drugs? Imagine any great of any sport. Its game over. It makes me sick how much everyone is pushing the narrative of Jones being the greatest of all time. He's a fucking drug cheat. Game over. This takes the UFC back 30 years.

@GalactusOG

Жыл бұрын

Can i post a link here? If you say NO i won't be mad. If you say nothing i will take it as a YES.

20 seconds in and I’m wondering how half of these guys made into that the list? And then I waited until the end and completely agreed on Chael Sonnen as the greatest ever.

@prophetherbandderp2733

Жыл бұрын

Yep the video just ended early, and did not show that the whole pyramid is just a pedestal for the undefeated mr. Sonnen

@oLoGoS

Жыл бұрын

Of course! Chael IS the pyramid

@AJ-jg7xf

Жыл бұрын

this channel is a clown

@davemccombs

Жыл бұрын

You guys need to come up off this tired ass cringe virgin joke

@filskm518

Жыл бұрын

The rest are not even close! Fkn amateurs

Khabib's retirement is the most "what if" situation in the history of MMA. The guy was so dominant.

@philiptnt

11 ай бұрын

nah the "most what if" in mma is what if chael sonnen lost a round

@shamilusarov9273

10 ай бұрын

@@philiptnt to be fair he did lose a round when he tapped to Anderson - but only to win the fight.

@yteriaereh6467

8 ай бұрын

But who did he really beat?

@blobpoop6301

8 ай бұрын

@@yteriaereh6467 well if u actually watch MMA and not just for the hype you'll know

@yteriaereh6467

8 ай бұрын

@@blobpoop6301 You know what I mean, he really didn't beat any top contenders. I say edson, porier and justin were his most significant wins

The fact that Volk is at tier 4 is insane, he is a top 5 fighter,like how is adeasanya so high with such boring match ups and so many robberies

@nook23215

7 ай бұрын

Was thinking the same. I think izzy being in the same tier as aldo is crime.

@DarkWarrior_1

7 ай бұрын

Volk will just lose to everyone if doesn't avenge his loss to makhachev. That loss dented volk's confidence and he would never be the same.

@thomasthe_G

7 ай бұрын

@@DarkWarrior_1 Not true Volk is still a beast and also defeated Yair Rodriguez after

@kdzdr

7 ай бұрын

@@DarkWarrior_1 He literally dominated Yair straight after. Makhachev took about 8 months off only to face the opponent he beat prior to his loss to Volk. What're you on

@zgwello9210

5 ай бұрын

If you watched the video he said he made a mistake and he would probably swap volk and Izzy.

28 minutes in: " Dominick Cruz is on here because of what he could've been" 32 minutes in: "you can only judge khabib on what he did not what he could've done" took 4 whole minutes to contradict himself. Great video tho, takes balls to make this and lots of hard work and research

@Zombade80

7 ай бұрын

The difference here is Khabib retired on his own terms, while Dominick was cursed with injuries. No one can recover from that while you're constantly aging. Time beat Dominick, while Khabib was still on his prime.

@lmperator

6 ай бұрын

still not really a good argument, thats like putting TKZ on the list, he was robbed of his prime years for mandatory military service but potential cant be a deciding factor in a GOAT tier list imo @@Zombade80

@noctiuagus1369

6 ай бұрын

​@@Zombade80 and? he still contradicted himself

@smallone2351

6 ай бұрын

@@noctiuagus1369 No, he didn't. The context of Khabib and Dominic are very different. If those two were in a similar situation, then it'd count as a contradiction

@GrubKiller436

6 ай бұрын

@@Zombade80 It doesn't matter because either scenario does not add more to your resume/record. If someone argued in favor of Dominic Cruz, I would not accept that. If someone argued in favor of Khabib Nurmagomedov, I would not accept that.

Good overall list, but I’m kind of sad Tony Ferguson didn’t get a shout. He’s tied for the longest winstreak in lightweight right now, and before his knee injury was the scariest man in the division. People avoided his fights, and him and Khabib was the biggest what-if in the sport

@Abhi-ff2cr

Жыл бұрын

Ah same, I didn’t notice till you said it. Longest Lw streak and supreme conditioning and the boogeyman for years

@harrygreb3457

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100 percent

@6em974

11 ай бұрын

Probably genuinely forgot about him tbh

@creed4671

11 ай бұрын

With all due respect, I disagree. He fell of quite hard, plus he's never been a champion

@vk3nn728

11 ай бұрын

No it wasn’t khabib was gone win all 5 rounds

Fantastic list! I'd personally put GSP as number one. I mean, yeah.... GSP and Mighty Mouse have losses but they also didn't have the benefit of the amazing training partners that Bones did. - I'm of course talking about T. Bol, T. Ren E. and Testcy Ponate.

@MarijuanaSlim

Жыл бұрын

Facts

@katlynklassen809

Жыл бұрын

I wish he had stayed hungry. He was so smart though to understand without the hunger the lion can't fight.

@madextreme2682

Жыл бұрын

You had us in the first half not gonna lie

@mkyashar91

Жыл бұрын

you really think GSP was clean his whole career? kids at the gym start taking steroids right after 2 weeks of training and you're talking about elite UFC fighters being clean? get a grip man! just cuz Jon got caught doesn't mean he's the only one.

@averageguy6675

Жыл бұрын

@@mkyashar91nuh uh

Excellent video man, thank you for your hard work. People don't understand how difficult videos like this are and how much time goes into them. You did an incredible job and have one of the most solid, sound, reasonable lists that someone can make.

As far as the quality of content goes, what you're producing is TOP TIER. Fantastic work and much respect to what you do

I would put DJ at number 1 but I can't hate on your list. Good job.

@MixedMartialAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate! I know it’s a subject for contention! I think it’s super super super close though, and feel like you can swap anyone of them 4 on any given day!

@adrapolska671

Жыл бұрын

Man I'd put him next to Jones. I feel like he before that Gane fight he was Number One but it was close. Now it's even. What most people don't remember is that in One Flyweight is 135 lbs so he was a champ in two divisions

@GalactusOG

Жыл бұрын

You can and should hate this list.

@GalactusOG

Жыл бұрын

@@MixedMartialAcademic Well, i am disappointed in you young man. Shame on you.

@gamingkingdom1146

Жыл бұрын

​@@adrapolska671 if you don't care about PEDs, a shit ton of eye pokes that can't be accidental and real-world crimes than he was number one even before the gane fight. If you do than he will never be the GOAT. IMO the GOAT needs to also represent the sport and i don't want Jones to represent my favorite sport. Mighty mouse all the way

Machida should have been an honorable mention for this. 1 Title defense, and a multi-weight class, three time title challenger.

@JamesHeinrich-vk7vz

Жыл бұрын

You're stuck in the Machida Era.

@JamesHeinrich-vk7vz

11 ай бұрын

@@Tri_Beam If YOU'RE going to talk sh/t, at least get YOUR elementary school grammar in check. Otherwise you just look stupid.

@aidenlee7793

9 ай бұрын

@@Tri_Beam doesn't make sense

@aidenlee7793

9 ай бұрын

@@Tri_Beam fr

@DADRB0B55

9 ай бұрын

Machida is better than fucking Hendo 💀

Your videos area amazing. I love that they are long and teach me about these fighters since I am a new MMA fan.

What an ending!😂 absolutely perfect

@zigamilavec2325

Жыл бұрын

Undefeated undisputed

Thank you for putting wanderlei on the list, to me he’s one of the greatest to ever do it and my favorite fighter of all time and did it in pride, some people, especially new fans have no idea who he is or why he earned the greatest mma nickname ever: “the axe murderer” and may god rest the souls of those who Silva chopped to pieces.

@liamsanchezgoestovegas

Жыл бұрын

These cats are too young. Context is crucial with Wandy. That dude used to give me nightmares.

@clint6716

Жыл бұрын

Wanderlei and Cain used to haunt my nightmares.

@silencedogood5631

Жыл бұрын

That dude got slept by Krazyhorse. He needs to be swapped with Charles.

@hankjohnson5986

Жыл бұрын

IWANNANOW

@filipovic5782

Жыл бұрын

And then he appeared... Mirko CroCop

Videos like this and 'The MMA Iceberg' are a cool change of pace from the more narrative driven stuff you make. Good stuff as always man!

I think what’s wild is as the sport goes on we’re going to look back and realize how even mediocre fighters now are way better adapted to the broader game of MMA than 1st and 2nd gen guys could ever have been, but also that progress is never linear and that so many of those old school guys would utterly annihilate if they could be taught new skills and brought back at the peak of their power like Sword Saint Isshin at the end of Sekiro - like imagine Rickson Gracie being revived at his peak and learning to throw kicks with his crazy flexibility or Saku learning to clinch masterfully and throw elbows

@wavy-vh9xb

4 ай бұрын

Lmao bus. The roid era pride beasts would stomp some of these new dudes

i think you did a great job breaking this down. I agree with all of it. Well done!!!

I love that you are self-aware and acknowledge your knowledge, or lack there of, as a fan. I started watching UFC when it began but I was a child so, even though I was a fan the whole way through, the Chuck Liddell era that you spoke of is the era I claim. It’s refreshing to see a newer fan speak on the history and the GOAT convo while also keeping themselves in check. Mark of a good man. Great video.

@JamesHeinrich-vk7vz

Жыл бұрын

I agree. There are VERY FEW knowledgeable fans 25 and under nowadays. I'm born in '83 and I was 10 when I saw UFC 1. My gramma had the black cheat box, so all ppvs/movies/p*rno were free. And it was because of that 3 hour long BJJ commercial in Nov. '93 is how I found out about the p*rno. I was 10.5 and never really stayed up that late. AND by myself. Flicked through the handful of ppv channels and just accidentally stumbled upon 2 naked ppl doing it. My love for UFC and @$$ came in the same night, one after another. I'm 40 and fighting and screwing are still my two favorite things. All thanks to Gramma having the cheat box and an early bed time.

@HighFightIQ

Жыл бұрын

@@JamesHeinrich-vk7vz that’s beautiful bro. I’ve always said that life is all about the F’s. Fighting, F***ing, Food, Family, Friends, and Fun. We didn’t have the cheat box but my cousins did, so every time they had everyone over for big PPV events, us kids would be watching the skinamax channels later that night. Channels 22-25.

@JamesHeinrich-vk7vz

Жыл бұрын

@@HighFightIQ YEA!!! I'm from Toronto, and if I'm not mistaken, it was 102-105 on our cheat box. I remember my Gramma would sometimes come out cus she couldn't sleep and would grab the remote and ALWAYS FORGET THE FIRST MOVIE CHANNEL AFTER 11PM IS THE DIRTY, so she'd go "let's see what movies are on" and flick to 102 and there'd be some dude getting topped CRAZY and she'd start fumbling the remote "omg, omg, JESUS" lmao. God I love the UFC.

What a ride this video was. Very well done once again, huge respect. But...I was heartbroken after I saw Fedor. It meant that Cro Cop was never gonna show up. I mean I lost the majority of hope after mid tier 4, but I think he deserved to be a solid high T5. I know this is about MMA only, but he basically had double the mileage of every T5 and T4 considering his almost legendary status Kickboxing background. One of the deadliest fighters of all time, with one of the best takedown defense of all time (post Nogueira fight), coming from K1. Overall, I really respect your list!

@YouMightEnJoiThis

Жыл бұрын

Fedor was a beast and like he said the docu is deep. I wish he would have left the game on top. I love him for spitting in UFCs Face

@oohlala5394

Жыл бұрын

I really do believe fedor was overated. He sure was a beast in Pride but he had a lukewarm career when performing in the US (where the competition was arguably better - we can compare old records from pride champions who moved to the US and definitely faced more defeats). Unlike Anderson Silva, who fought only top 5 contenders waaaayy past his prime, Fedor fought similar level (post-prime) competition, and failed to gain momentum. He was good - and many saw him as the best in the early 00's -, but, in my opinion, although he was a beast against the early generation of arguably one-sided MMA fighters (who were either good at striking or grappling, but not good at both), he just wasn't as good when facing fighters trained in the more well-rounded post-GSP-era.

@j.kl8903

Жыл бұрын

kid cro cop was a beast

@MarvoloSalazar

Жыл бұрын

@@oohlala5394 I genuinely cant believe anyone can call fedor overrated. Serious disrespect man. I support Fedor for giving ufc the middle finger but this is the consequence. Ufc has become so mainstream that anyone who doesnt set foot there has their whole career questioned. That man was a sight to behold in his prime. Till today i still dont understand how he survived randleman and even went on to win the match. There is a reason why Khabib put him at the top of his Goat list next to Jones as the greatest to ever do it. There is a reason why he is the only fighter in mma history who made almost all the old legends come to pay him homage in his last fight

@JamesHeinrich-vk7vz

Жыл бұрын

So, you like when one person spits in another person's face? That's a little weird. "I love how that girl just SPIT in her bf's face, YA!!! F*CK HIM!!!" lol.

I love your commentary!! And you’re channel you’re very creative new fan here !!

Just getting back to watching MMA fights, soo happy to see Anderson on Tier 2. The end of his career was really tough, but when on his prime, all o Brazil would be watching him fight. True legend.

@MF-kr4hf

3 ай бұрын

A true legend was Anderson.. Unfortunately both for his fighting and then stupidity.. It was incredible how devastating Silva would become; and incredibly stupid that he lost, then got injured and had to retire, all because of his taunting.. It's about trying to make it look easy for some fighters, but that and or taunting can lead to a whole career thrown away, as Anderson Silva would prove.. So disappointed that he didn't get to show us his full talent and career, as he had a fighting ability I don't think anyone else ever quite matched up to!

This is a great list people often talk about who is the best or who’s top 5 but that’s usually currently people tend to forget about the old days or you have new fans that don’t even know about the old days. Making a list of just the top few also leaves out a lot of great fighters that have done some amazing things guys like Bj Penn, Frankie Edgar, or Max Holloway it’s good to see them on a list of greats.

@jootpepet

Жыл бұрын

none of the old heads are even in his top 10 tho

@thialhoinj1971

Жыл бұрын

​@@jootpepet imagine bj pen trying to beat colby, usman,isreal or pereira, ufc has come along way. Even Aldo, he's biggest fights are against Connor and max and he lost badly. He's overrated.

@jootpepet

Жыл бұрын

@@thialhoinj1971 adesanya and pereira are middleweight man, BJ was lightweight/welterweight. Nnot sure you know what you're talking about

@jootpepet

Жыл бұрын

@@thialhoinj1971 also Usman aint a pushover, he defended 15 times, BJ could possibly beat him sure but Usman has better credentials, idk why u gotta pull any of them down

@jootpepet

Жыл бұрын

5*

A very sensible list I would say. I fully agree with your reasoning for putting everyone to their position. I believe this the best list I have ever seen. 💯

It’ll be fun after another decade to come back to this and see how it holds up

Video hasn't come out yet and already there's controversy 😂

@MixedMartialAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Tell me about it ahahaha 😂 GGs to my channel

@GalactusOG

Жыл бұрын

@@MixedMartialAcademic This is the single worse thing Academics has ever done. Only Napoleon can save him now.

23:50 was not expecting the Henry honesty haha but I’m here for it. Never made sense to me. Took an interim strap over a guy who has lost 6 of his last 7 only to defend a very questionable stoppage a couple seconds before the round ends. All in all, great stuff as per usual

@thialhoinj1971

Жыл бұрын

Stop hating, he ended dj crazy undeafted run, close fight but dj looked invincible for a decade before fighting Henry, than Henry tko steriod head dj, moved up and tko cruz like never before and became doubt champ He has 2 loses and beat them both.

@thialhoinj1971

Жыл бұрын

Meanwhile Aldo is a tier above and he's biggest fights by far are Connor and max and he destroyed 3 times. That's overrated.

@CYMotorsport

Жыл бұрын

@@thialhoinj1971 hating? Please enlighten me: tell me EXACTLY which sentence I said that wasn’t an objective fact? I’ll return to this comment eagerly. The fact that you call it “hating” while not being able to identify a falsity proves my statement valid. And if it’s valid, you sure you’re not projecting? Maybe you’re not so secure in his status? Meanwhile, your comment has flat out incorrect info. EPO is not “steroids”. Full stop. Please note I said nothing more, nothing less. Anything you add you’ve done on your own to my statement. Net, I could care less how Henry’s legacy is remembered. I don’t work for him nor am I related. I’m just a guy. But it’s factually accurate that he he fought a Dom 1,000 days beyond his last contest and a DJ who resorted to EPO to cut the final pounds (I was a collegiate runner I’m very familiar with what EPO does which is highly relevant). And I only comment on DJ bc YOU. Notice I never mentioned that fight in my comment. You went out of your way to incorrectly attribute steroids to him to weaponize the status of the win to suit your narrative.

@thialhoinj1971

Жыл бұрын

@@CYMotorsport you're hating because you are reaching for excuses. epo , steroids, the point is tj was cheating lol. Cruz goes out for 2 years and it means nothing, he's done it many times and never lost any speed or skills. He's like Jones or gsp. He's the last guy to make excuses but here you are. Hater.

@CYMotorsport

Жыл бұрын

@@thialhoinj1971 You brought up EPO, remember? Remember when I anticipated that and made that perfectly clear prior to you attempting this broken logic ? It was obvious you’d cling to that as your olive branch but I already removed it sir. Be a man enough to admit you’re incorrect claiming I brought up ANY thing steroids or EPO. I simply corrected a factual inaccuracy. And even said this prior to your responding. YOU brought up “steroids”. I also never brought up Dom’s absence in my original comment. Will you knowledge you incorrectly attributed this to me to suit your own rationalization? I simply said yet another objective truth: the fight was stopped at the closing bell of the round which is questionable. Operating word: “questionable”. Fighting through a knockdown if there’s some level of scramble when the shots aren’t sleeping a fighter is expected to granted universally. Before you object, HENRY even said this: “is it me or do all these referees now days stop fights due to knockdowns? Give these guys a opportunity to fight back. A knockdown is not a knockout!” Mind you, he said this in direct response to Kopylov faceplanting Chirico lol so yeah mate that’s questionably even if I’m conservative. That doesn’t even provide commentary on whether I agree or who I think won. Yet you’re getting emotional on a diatribe about excuses. When you are the sole person who introduced a SINGLE one. I did however reference another fighter. But it wasn’t Dom. Do you really not know who i was referring to? I didn’t say his name bc I figured you were capable of checking which I still believe. I find it odd and interesting you have gone out of your way to move goal posts and avoid the reality that the form of that fighter I referenced has been, unfortunately for his career, blatantly evident. Answer my question as I said to your response in the first place: what part about ANY of my original comment is inaccurate? Stop adding things that YOU offered up without thinking the ramifications of your own argument prior to introducing. Below is my original comment bc you don’t seem to be referencing facts anymore. Please consult the below: “… Took an interim strap over a guy who has lost 6 of his last 7 only to defend a very questionable stoppage a couple seconds before the round ends.“ And again, just so you don’t feel the urge to anger type without thinking: tell me what sad factually Incorrect in my original statement that constitutes an excuse. Please don’t run or side step or move goal posts. You made a claim I’m holding you firmly to it to answer and I will refresh this often to read your response. I respected you enough to be specific and on topic. I ask you afford me the same courtesy. Or in the least I’ll take your honesty and not more lies.

No joke, as I was watching this I was like god I hope he makes a Chael Sonnen tier above joke. And you did it. You god damn did you beautiful man. Incredible video.

I love your serious take on things but also the humor sprinkled throughout. Easiest subscribe ive ever givem

@MixedMartialAcademic

Жыл бұрын

thank you man! thanks so much for watching and subing it means a lot!

I just can't have someone who has popped so many times as the GOAT. It GSP without question.

@rodneywilson4014

Жыл бұрын

You can't say GSP without Matt Hughes...

@krispybananaz

Жыл бұрын

It’s Jon Jones and it’s not debatable

@doseau

Жыл бұрын

@@krispybananaz Drug cheat. Unbelievable fighter. Piece of shit human being.

@KoNViiKz

Жыл бұрын

@Clipped You do realize Silva popped for steroids, correct? EDIT: Also, let's not forget GSP lost against Hendricks who had more juice in him than a Tropicana factory. That loss should be erased from his record considering after Hendricks got popped he was never the same fighter.

@gamingkingdom1146

Жыл бұрын

GSP probably juiced as well, had greasegate, didn't have a lot of finishes and arguably lost to hendricks and retires immediately after. DJ is the GOAT

Bravo. The reason lists like this are so hard to make is because how much things change in a small amount of time but I love that you did it and even tried to go back and edit. Great list that people will definitely get pissed off about but will talk about. Awesome work, keep it up.

After his performance last night, I’m definitely not opposed to Izzy being where he is on the list 👍🏻

@Samlevine111

Жыл бұрын

Band wagon fan .recency biased fan . Peasant . That’s what you are loser

GSP is totally number 1 for me. He’s got not only the titles, but also the behavior of the GOAT. To me, that goes hand in hand. Other than that, it’s a list I can get behind. Specially the S+ tier.

Schevchenko and Nuñez should be 1 tier higher (nuñez maybe even higher) imo Also, i'm a Khabib fan but i think you put him exactly where he should be and you explained it very well

@timsmith1016

Жыл бұрын

Kabib analogy spot on many fighters move up/down to search for the two division family aside I think he lost interest when his father and his dreams/expectations died brilliant docu/piece

@CF1091

Жыл бұрын

Ronda

@jootpepet

Жыл бұрын

@@CF1091 lol

@kanethesevenfootmonster868

Жыл бұрын

@@jootpepet kkk

@moonvenerable7897

Жыл бұрын

Three things that halted Khabib's legacy Injuries: When he beat the future lw chap prime RDA at age 24 back in 2014 he was just couple months away from achieving his dream but major injuries kept him sidelined for 2 years and the man was contemplating whether he should retire but his father convinced him Dana's Privilege: In 2016 Khabib was suppose to be scheduled against Eddie Alvarez for the lw title, but Dana gifted the fw champ Conor (who has yet to defended his belt) a title shot at lw and after beating Eddie held both division for a year and a half boxing Floyd Early retirement: The guy predicted his retirement a decade ago at 24 in an interview and won't risk his health any further having grander plan to achieve and another factor that played was Makhachev's time to claim that strap. He could have squeezed in 3 more title defenses if it wasn't for the 9 months suspension, COVID and his late Father dying who meant everything to him.

That’s a crazy take on aljo, he earned that win and deserves to be champ, not his fault tj went in injured , when he knew he was hurt for a couple months

@jimberry5318

Жыл бұрын

Regardless of if he knew it still makes the win less impressive. He beat a guy with 1 arm

@nervouspanic5286

Жыл бұрын

Not really lol he won the belt by getting outstruck for 5 rounds then defended it in the most boring way possible then beat on an old broken man

@JohnPork-hl5ve

11 ай бұрын

@@nervouspanic5286 lmao hater with 0 knowledge

@johndiddilyjoe6258

11 ай бұрын

Sure it's not his fault but that doesn't change the fact he was fighting a one armed man in a punching contest.

@tylerwhite4557

5 ай бұрын

Common sense take on aljo***

I dig these threads that you weave in these videos, man. Keep it up! New sub!

Wat a incredible work mate , you presented very well .... Keep it up Thanks mate...

Also… for real… it just depends on the era you started watching and who you hold emotions for. my era is the Fedor is the 🐐 era. I loved watching Igor Vovchanchyns thick little short legs head kick fools. Mach Sakurai and his porn debacle - the rise of Hideo Tokoro into the Japanese Jiu jitsu matches (totally underrated and ignored) and many more. Great list dude, and cheers for being true to you.

Love that you give credit to Jimmy. And great video

Sir! You out did yourself and all other MMA youtubers with the end choice! The REAL American GANGSTER!!!

I believe this is the first video of its kind. Good job! Original content is always interesting

Excellent video and fair logic for your choices. My only complaint is where is Werdum? Wins over Fedor, Cain, Nogueira, Hunt, Gus, Overeem. Sure he fell of big near the end of his UFC run but he has a legendary career with some hall of fame level wins.

i think Kris Cyborg can make a case to be on the list but other than a few placement issues, its an excellent list imo.

@frankiemartin3333

2 ай бұрын

Cris cyborg is one of the best female fighters of all time!!!!

@frankiemartin3333

2 ай бұрын

I think there should be a second list for the females.

WOW. This is an amazing video. I'm happy I found yr channel. U actually know what yr talking about

Good video. I really appreciate your efforts (and have enjoyed other videos of yours). also really glad to see Frankie Edgar get the appreciation he deserves; felt like he was ignored for long critical stretches. Of course (prime) Fedor is #1, but hey.

Jones at number 1 while understandable is also frustrating because the other (to my knowledge) never cheated and if it is a game of inches as you say then yeah maybe if the other cheated too they could have been that inch better too...

Quality as always but how could you not put in Sakuraba bro.Kazushi Sakuraba deserves a mention.There was nothing like him and will never be anything like him ever again.Man was basically a Lightweight by modern standards.Bas Rutten used to joke that he put books in his pants to make weight.And this guy beat Trt Belfort, Rampage, Ken Shamrock, Kevin Randleman, Almost got Wanderlei.I mean these guys are heavyweights or roided monsters or both.Imagine GSP beating Belfort and Saku was smaller than George.Also broke Gracie invincibility.First man to beat Royce.He was Prides first star.New fans should really appreciate him more.Would be dope if you make a video about him.

@BreedersSyndicate

Жыл бұрын

Alls after smoking a pack of nonfilters to boot. Saku was a beast of nature

@Pyryp2

10 ай бұрын

He's too young to know Sakuraba.

@greyheart3001

10 ай бұрын

@@Pyryp2 I'm younger than he is.This is not a matter of age but research,which he does prettt well.He,s included other fighters from that time.

@Pyryp2

10 ай бұрын

@@greyheart3001 Yes but he has a clear recency bias toward fighters he has experienced, as shown by having Fedor on tier 3.

As a big fan of Khabib as a fighter, I agree with all your reasoning and selected Tier. Solid video can imagine how long it must have took.

Oh my god the ending☠️☠️☠️. INCREDIBLE! The build up to that was so fucking good. Wow.

This is the best tier list I have ever came across. I like the reasoning and facts. I felt so good watching this video because the top 2 tiers are exactly how I would do it. Great list and overall great channel.

@shaebrown2872

7 ай бұрын

ohn Jones PED user is the GOAT? The John Jones who should have lost the fights if the judges weren't biased? Of course, he is easily Tier 2, but the Goat? Nah.

This list has some weird choices

Happy to see others have also watched the Jon Bois documentary on the UFC. What a fuckin video that is. Single handed my got me into the sport

GSP, DJ and Jon are all tier 1

@joshuae4639

11 ай бұрын

I don't think you know how tiers work

List is pretty spot on, but as much as i dont like him, triple C definitely needs to be bumped up a tier

@MF-kr4hf

3 ай бұрын

Who the fuck is this guy??

good list, would put GSP or DJ for tier 1 since they have no history of banned substance instead of JBJ imo. You can always question legacy with them banned substance

This a very good concept 👌 , it's different , the pyramid system i think it's stylish , just for me Fedor must be AT LEAST tier 2 , he accomplished a lot Thanks for the video

Phenomenal list. Couldn’t agree more

How can you say Khabibs not higher because “of how much they’ve actually achieved”, but your reason for Cruz being the best bantamweight was because of what he could have been?

@Zombade80

7 ай бұрын

Dominick had to retire because of constant injuries. Khabib retired on his on terms during his prime.

@yourmother9747

2 ай бұрын

@@Zombade80that doesn’t make it any less of a contradiction kiddo…

One of the worst lists I have ever seen but you did nail it on the head with CPS and JBJ as #1 and #2 I must say, bravo for 2 solid placements of fighters on the pyramid 👏🏼

@aidanalariccross

7 ай бұрын

Why is volk so low 😒

@holloway_goat

7 ай бұрын

@@aidanalariccrosshe’s fw goat but not that high on goat list and that’s coming form a massive volk fan

Definitely agree with almost everything on this, however I somehow expected Lyoto to be in tier 5. Maybe I'm just biased because he's my favorite fighter ever.

Really think B.J. Penn should be higher. He dominated the light weight division forever. one of the best pound for pound fighters ever. he also held championships in two divisions. such a legend

People forget that BJ Penn got his black belt in 2 YEARS. He was so naturally gifted in his prime. If he would of started training sooner....

@MixedMartialAcademic

Жыл бұрын

He was an animal

@idurisu930

Жыл бұрын

His speed and reaction time was weird man

Longer video the better. Don’t ever worry about that. We know what we’re gettin into when we see video length

Great list! Great video!

Seeing Adesanya and Usman next to Khabib and DC physical hurt me

@joshuae4639

11 ай бұрын

I think he got khabib wrong tbh but u ig there only so many spots in tier 2

@That-One-Spy-Main

Ай бұрын

They are easily on one level with Khabib Both had better competition

This is the greatest list I've ever seen. He really took his time and passion making this!

Thank you I have watched all these fighters most of my life

Nailed it! Love the Chael shout at the end too!

How is Kattar not dead from that Holloway fight? If I throw 400+ strikes in a training session I'm a little sore from it, but imagine receiving that many

@malemasterrace478

11 ай бұрын

you dont have good conditioning

@KM-iv9xy

11 ай бұрын

@malemasterrace478 oh so you are conditioned to absorb 400 strikes in five rounds then? When's your next fight?

@malemasterrace478

11 ай бұрын

@@KM-iv9xy Im a kickboxer and actually I have absorbed shots like that ...if youre a fighter , you NEED to be conditioned its not always about hitting others Also next fight's this August ..its a pro boxing match

@malemasterrace478

11 ай бұрын

@@KM-iv9xy I can tell from your comment only that you dont fight nor fo any striking sports ..cause you say you would be sore from throwing 400+ punches in a session ... Well I run 10k before heading to the gym ..and then do sparing , padwork , bagwork ...never counted how many punches but its easily 2000+..fighters can take hits cause they are conditioned ..and there are some freaks out there who will take shots to the chin intentionally

@KM-iv9xy

11 ай бұрын

@malemasterrace478 no, you're wrong. I don't care what your opinion is, and I didn't ask for it either I don't care to justify or argue with some shit talking kid on the internet so I'll leave it at that. Good luck in your fight 👍

I personally believe that Khabib's career was relatively short, so I could see myself getting over him in tier 3. However, it's truly criminal that Emelianenko is in the same tier as Adesanya.

Appreciate the effort and time great video but can’t agree about tj being on this list

Fighting in the Age of Loneliness is an absolute masterpiece. I celebrated the supercut release with a nice bottle of crown.

About Chute Boxe: It's from my hometown, Curitiba. Very far from Rio and a very different culture, it's actually bizarre how many champions popped out of a single tiny place

Bravo on this masterpiece of a video 👏🏼 I have no complaints with your tear list and my opinion on what defines greatness is the skills and knowledge you possess in making this video…thank you for sharing it with us it’s much appreciated 🙏🏼

@MixedMartialAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@shaebrown2872

7 ай бұрын

@@MixedMartialAcademic Jones PED user is the GOAT? The John Jones who should have lost the fights if the judges weren't biased? Of course, he is easily Tier 2, but the Goat?

The quality of these videos continues to impress me👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I say your list is pretty solid man... Maybe add a few extra names to each tier, but other than that, your list is pretty solid.

@MixedMartialAcademic

Жыл бұрын

thank you mate!

Difficult to have a clear cut number 1 who has most likely been on PEDs for most of his career and could have easily lost 2 of his past 3 fights by decision.

About as good a list as one can make with the exception of JJ. We all have our own rankings and mine isn’t exactly the same but quite similar and based on your criteria, it is as good as they come. Far better than most we see from fans

@jaydenolcay7346

11 ай бұрын

Why is there an exception for Jon jones, if you looked at it objectively he’s the single greatest combat athlete the worlds ever seen.

@repeatinfinite_

11 ай бұрын

@@jaydenolcay7346 Because he was on roids during most of his old fights. Jon Jones is hands down not the goat of UFC, unless a goat is someone who use illegal drugs in mix martial arts.

@jaydenolcay7346

11 ай бұрын

@@repeatinfinite_ then neither is GSP, Anderson Silva, or basically 99% of people you would consider the goat of mixed martial arts. Everyone has at one point or another taken PEDs. To think otherwise is ridiculous and the argument that it effects your legacy is bullshit, people don’t like Jon because he’s the best and they never will be on that level.

@repeatinfinite_

11 ай бұрын

@@jaydenolcay7346 Proven my point, Jon has been caught multiple times taking drugs and steroids, GSP never did. Apparently you are on drugs too to think drugs doesnt affect legacy, when he legit built half his career while on drugs. Also stop meat riding and accusing other MMA's athletes of using drugs with no evidences, you're just mad and pathetic because JJ will never be a respectable athlete or on the level of people who dont take peds. You can cry me a river but it still wont change the fact hes a drug user and nothing more. L

@ripevanwinkle494

11 ай бұрын

@@repeatinfinite_ They are all cheating

Are there any links or timestamps to the other videos you mentioned to watch? I was so focused I did not stop your video to search the others you recommended

Thank you for recommending Napolean Blownaparts video. It is amazing, so is this video!

Great list, my only problem is that Islam isn't on it - even in tier five - if Oliveira and Volk are on the list (as they deserve to be), the man who convincingly defeated both of them and snapped their streaks should be too.

@skippyninjaxx

7 ай бұрын

Convincingly beat volk? Tell me you are a casual without telling me

I agree with this list but for me, I would switch GSP and JBJ. The main difference for me is the fact that JBJ popped on multiple occasions and though JBJ is undefeated, the fact that GSP lost and then avenged his loses in devastating fashion makes him the G.O.A.T, in my personal opinion.

@ivanpenev1039

Жыл бұрын

yea you have a point, but the substances you’re talking about are blow (which was out of his system pre fight)and a substance that’s now been legalized by USDA. so even if he was juiced they never caught him with anything detrimental to his GOAT status imo.

@stevemccaig1372

Жыл бұрын

@@ivanpenev1039 He popped for both Hydroxy-Clomiphene and Letrozole in 2016, Turinabol in 2017, and the picograms situation in 2018. Whether he was telling the truth about how he didn't take and was being set up or not, you pop once, it muddles your legacy (for me personally). It's the same with TJ Dillashaw, he popped once after his bout with Cejudo and now his whole career is in question. You may not agree with me and that's fine, but this is my line of thinking.

Totally agreed

I'm glad to see Frankie Edgar on here. Man that dude was so skilled and so fun to watch. Countless great memories watching him fight. Some of the current top guys in UFC have losses to Frankie, and while you could say they weren't as good back then, he was still in there beating the future talent up until his consecutive KO losses that ended his career. He's a legend. Beat PRIME BJ Penn. Took Prime Aldo to the end of a really close fight. King shit.

@rnewsh5776

5 ай бұрын

lol, I just wrote a very similar thing. too true. that stretch when all he fought was Gray and BJ with all those instant rematches was amazing, while ludicrous that all other matchups were ignored... (and then Aldo loses to a fluke to McGregor and doesn't get a rematch?) Edgar v Maynard best trilogy ever. Edgar v Penn second best. Edgar is the legend that no one acknowledges.

saying kamaru was "milimiters" away from achieving WW goat status is a wild statement to say the least

@spencil9941

Жыл бұрын

Not really, don't disrespect Usman's legacy

Curious where you'd rank Francis, tier 6? With the Stipe win and his literal time in the octagon I think he'd be a bit higher on my list, but great video!!! Thanks!

@GeneralXal

Жыл бұрын

He only defended the title once in a terrible fight and had no outstanding skills other than the fact that he hits hard.

i appreciate the 20% off im sponsored with fishing so i hope you're getting paid off that. been wanting the manscape since the first commercial i seen appreciate the videos bro great work

I know bas rutten never got too much time in the UFC that much but he's far far should be at least on tier 3 even though he's not on the list it seems These by far one of the best and most feared fighters in k1 pancrase and pride

If Chael Sonnen isn’t No.1 we riot😂

@MixedMartialAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Don’t worry, hold off on the riot!

@Bomboclat20246

Жыл бұрын

@@MixedMartialAcademicthis is a rroberey

@swervindune2660

Жыл бұрын

@@MixedMartialAcademic I can’t Believe Bob Sapp isn’t on this list. Shoutout to Napoleon Blownapart!

you better put GSP at the top or imma really be upset at that you got the pyramid wrong

@deepzyoti13

Жыл бұрын

Hendricks fight

@deuelellan2446

Жыл бұрын

Hendricks was a close fight but little compared to the reyes fight

@anon2427

Жыл бұрын

@@deepzyoti13 you can’t be considered the GOAT if you never test yourself

@user-nv2wt4hi8t

Жыл бұрын

@@deepzyoti13 Beat Hendricks.

@theefamgod

Жыл бұрын

@@deuelellan2446lay and pray St Pierre is not the goat. Get over it.

Love the ending😂😂

Fedor is the goat of the old era

Love this tier list. The top four are a step above and feel like everyone will agree on that. Order may change per opinion but those four will always be there

Was really hoping you would do that part at the end. Thank you

@MixedMartialAcademic

Жыл бұрын

I got your back brother!

Great discussion and Video.

Love the description of Vanderlei Silva.

Instead of just saying "no bro you're wrong", just want to mention how cool the concept is and high quality the video is. Thanks for sharing

@MixedMartialAcademic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate I appreciate that a lot! And it’s all good we can disagree, who would you have too 4 personally?

@stevediben7900

Жыл бұрын

​@@MixedMartialAcademic I don't even disagree with your list tbh. JBJ has to be #1, Silva #4, GSP and Mighty Mouse a toss-up depending on which factors you weigh more heavily. Sad that we never got to see a Johnson-Cejudo trilogy.

This has to be the one of the best videos about the MMA GOAT discussion. I love that finally someone puts some respect on Conors accomplishments. Few of the changes I’d make: Aldo in Tier 2, BJ in Tier 4, Machida in Tier 5

@Gixsir

Жыл бұрын

Ya Conor don’t get enough credit???? easy fan boy. Also putting Aldo in tier 2 your crazy hes good but not a tier 2 goat

@thialhoinj1971

Жыл бұрын

Aldo biggest fights are against Conor and max and he got destroyed 3 time. He's overrated

@ProfessorUFC

Жыл бұрын

@@thialhoinj1971 Casual

Shogun rua was one of my favorites back in the day. I still watch his pride fights a lot 🤣

Even if I strongly disagree with your placings... Great job, I salute you.

Adesanya one aged well