Khabib Nurmagomedov excludes Conor McGregor from top 15 MMA GOAT list, superstar fighter retaliates

The rivalry between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov will always exist. McGregor's most recent assault was sparked by Nurmagomedov's most recent MMA "GOAT" list.

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Over four years have passed since McGregor and Nurmagomedov engaged in one of the UFC's most bitter rivalries inside the cage. However, the animosity between them is still as strong as ever, with occasionally tense online arguments between members of each group.

At UFC 229), "The Eagle" submitted McGregor in the fourth round to win. Two years later, the Dagestani resigned from mixed martial arts, pushing "The Notorious" to make the argument that Nurmagomedov blew the opportunity for a repeat of the greatest-of-all-time bouts.

'In the end, it's who's left. Don't forget – Conor McGregor

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It's interesting to note that Khabib Nurmagomedov recently put together a list of MMA competitors who have made a lasting impact on the sport, dubbed the "GOAT" fighters. Given that Conor McGregor's former opponent Jose Aldo made the list, some combat sports fans questioned the Irishman's exclusion.

Here's Khabib's list - "My MMA GOAT Top 15: 1) Fedor/Jones 2) GSP 3) Anderson Silva 4) Demetrious Johnson 5) Daniel Cormier 6) Henry Cejudo 7) Jose Aldo 8) Kamaru Usman 9) Adesanya 10) B.J. Penn 11) Royce Graice 12) Couture/Velasquez 13) Hendo/Shogun 14) CroCop/Miocic 15) Dominic Cruz/Frankie Edgar"

As was to be expected, Conor McGregor responded to Nurmagomedov's list by informing the Dagestani that he had already retired. Previously deleted, McGregor wrote, "In the end, it's who's left. Don't forget. God bless Tidl Sports Science."

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One of the most significant competitors in the history of mixed martial arts is largely recognised as McGregor. He has greatly impacted the sport and how spectators, the media, and the general public perceive it. His contributions to breaking records and growing the sport's popularity are unrivalled. Given his economic savvy and contributions to the sport's popular appeal, UFC president Dana White and many others view him as one of the sport's best competitors.

The 'GOAT' of mixed martial arts, according to Conor McGregor, is former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. The Irishman placed himself in a close second place, and Georges St-Pierre, a previous two-division champion, made the cut in third.