ESPN has recently unveiled its ranking of the Top 10 male MMA fighters of the 21st century. Topping the list is Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight champion, with Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva following closely behind. It’s worth noting that both Jones and Silva have faced controversies related to performance-enhancing drugs, whereas St-Pierre has maintained a clean reputation throughout his career.
Surprisingly, Conor McGregor is missing from the lineup despite his massive popularity and ability to draw crowds. McGregor’s recent performances in the Octagon have been underwhelming, with just one victory in his last three lightweight matches.
According to ESPN, the Top 10 MMA fighters of the 21st century are: Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Fedor Emelianenko, Randy Couture, Chuck Liddell, BJ Penn, and Kamaru Usman. This ranking is likely to spark debate and differing opinions.
Fedor Emelianenko, the former PRIDE FC heavyweight champion, is the lone fighter in the Top 10 who never competed in the UFC. The other fighters on the list are still active competitors in the Octagon, with Jon Jones and Kamaru Usman currently gearing up for their upcoming fights.
