“Alex Pereira is higher on the GOAT list than Khabib” – Post-UFC 300 debate divides fans and divides MMA world

alex pereira's Overwhelming KO win Jamahal Hill UFC 300 added a new feather to his cap. The Brazilian knocked out the former light heavyweight champion minutes into the first round. No one could have predicted that the battle would end in an instant. Pereira became a two-division UFC champion in just seven UFC fights, which is itself a monumental record in the modern era, and his victory over Hill means he has defeated five former UFC champions. This earned him serious praise from the MMA community.

Jiri Prochaska At UFC 295, he has defeated five more champions to date.

michael bisping He previously spoke about Pereira's talent, comparing the 36-year-old to a goat: John Jones and Khabib Nurmagomedov. UFC fans don't seem to be far from the same path, with a recent post on Reddit sparking controversy over a post claiming that Pereira is higher on the GOAT list than Khabib.

Alex Pereira wowed spectators and veterans, but is he the goat?

“Poitin” is currently a two-division champion in both Glory Kickboxing and the UFC. Another name who achieved a similar feat is: conor mcgregor (Cage Warriors and UFC 2-division champion). Then the Brazilian fighter appeared in MMA and once again rocked the stage. His entry into the UFC was due to a fateful rivalry with him. israel adesanya He lost twice in kickboxing. But then Pereira reached his own level.

Given Pereira's pedigree, it's no surprise that he has defeated four champions, with Hill now on his fifth. These things may have spurred his Reddit posts like this: “Alex is officially higher on the GOAT list than Khabib.” Now, as for Khabib, he had a 29-0 record by the time he retired, and “The Eagle” had secured 11 submissions in his career.featherweight champion Ilia Topuria He even said that his dream rival is Khabib because of his impressive undefeated record.

Meanwhile, Pereira also boasts impressive feats. He won two divisions in eight games during his promotion. Coach Teddy Atlas was also dissected. Pereira's calm and stealth fighting techniques since UFC 300.

He shared his thoughts in the following X post: “Wow, Pereira gradually and methodically closed the gap between his punches, forcing Hill to retreat rather than set. He timed Hill to throw and catch, but he never saw it. Calm. #UFC300” on the other hand, Nurmagomedov lost Justin Gaethje, dustin poirierand conor mcgregor They are veteran combatants. So the debate between fans was really intense.

Who's higher on the GOAT list, Khabib or Pereira? Fans go back and forth

“The Eagle” and “Poatan” have great records. Khabib Nurmagomedov retired in 2020 after defeating Gaethje with a perfect 29-0 record in MMA. Pereira, on the other hand, started racing MMA just three years ago and has already accomplished the feat that Nurmagomedov was unable to accomplish. This divided fans' opinion. Some fans vouched for their fighters, while others ignored the list completely.

A comment was received. “Is the official goat list in our room?” Or are you going to discuss personal opinions? ” While someone else is reading a book “There’s no such thing as a goat list, it’s just a pile of opinions.”

One fan said that although Khabib was a goat in his weight class, islam mahachev I'll be able to take over. The former lightweight champion is a mentor to the current champion, and his student may even surpass his master – “Khabib is still the heavyweight GOAT. It will keep his S tier. But let's be real, Islam will take that spot by the end of the year.”

Meanwhile, another fan made some bold statements about Khabib, John Jonestwo of the top GOAT candidates on almost everyone's list – “The most dominant by far is definitely Khabib. The go-to is definitely Jon Jones. Everything below is debatable.”

Some fans took Pereira off the GOAT list and compared him to McGregor, who lost to Khabib. On the other hand, there were others who supported Khabib or simply ignored the GOAT list. When I read a comment, “Pereira's fans are the new Conor fans, it's amazing.” Meanwhile, another said, “All fighters are called goats, but that doesn't mean anything anymore.”

One fan seemed to take facts and logic into account, a rare sight amidst the heated comments. This comment said, “Yes, Pereira has accomplished much more than Khabib. But Khabib is still a great fighter. He just didn't act persistent enough to accumulate so much praise.”

What do you think about this? Is winning two UFC titles in just eight fights a better accomplishment than a 29-0 career? Let us know in the comments.