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Conor McGregor’s ’top-5 MMA GOATS’ got some very unexpected names!
Conor McGregor. Photo: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
There’s not many fans who still talk about Conor McGregor in terms of the greatest MMA fighter that ever lived. However, he’s still No. 1 when it comes to taking MMA to the mainstream audiences.
Visiting a live stream hosted by online gambling site Duelbits, Conor McGregor was asked who he considers to be the five greatest MMA fighters of all time. The Irish superstar, who clearly has tons of respect for the pioneers of MMA, didn’t hesitate at all.
Click next to check out who’s the favorite fighters of Conor McGregor!
Rickson Gracie
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- MMA record: 11-0
The first name Conor McGregor mentioned was Rickson Gracie.
The is a legendary BJJ and MMA fighter is part of the famous Gracie family, which played a pivotal role in developing and promoting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across the globe.
Royce Gracie
- MMA record: 15-2-3
Royce Gracie made history in 1993 and 1994 as the tournament winner of UFC 1, UFC 2 and UFC 4, which were openweight single-elimination tournaments with minimal rules. With his slick BJJ skills, Gracie wiped the floor with several heavier opponents.
Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock.
- MMA record: 28-17-2
MMA pioneer Ken Shamrock was named ”The World’s Most Dangerous Man” and became one of the first fighters to gain mainstream attention in the UFC. His rivalry with Royce Gracie is stuff for legends!
In addition to his UFC career, Shamrock competed in Japan’s Pride Fighting Championships, where he faced some real top-drawer fighters.
Chuck Liddell
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- MMA record: 21-9
Chuck ”The Iceman” Liddell is easily one of the most iconic figures in MMA history. The former UFC light heavyweight champion is widely credited with helping make MMA mainstream in America.
Lidell won the UFC title by knocking out Randy Couture in the first round.
Bas Rutten
- MMA record: 28-4-1
Last but certainly not least, McGregor named the legendary Bas Rutten. The Dutch former MMA fighter was a very influential figure in the early days of the sport.
Rutten joined the UFC in 1998 and won the heavyweight championship in 1999 by defeating Kevin Randleman.
”Bas Rutten, yeah,” McGregor said. ”Europe’s own. Europe’s first is Bas Rutten. What a man Bas Rutten is.”