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1) who said the def of GOAT is ONLY # of un-consecutive title defences?
2) consecutively, DJ got 11, JJ only got 8, Silva 10. Why be selective?
4) title defences are hugely based on circumstances; JJ got title shot only 3 fights into UFC.... https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1320854586375217152">https://twitter.com/espnmma/s...

...5) each division is different, no one would compare LHW to LW or HW to FW.
6) each time period is different, again based on circumstances
7) you’d guess “greatness” has AT LEAST to do with skills? not circumstantial things like judges’ decisions, UFC decisions, time, etc.,...

8) physical advantages must play a huge factor; skills of a fighter like Aldo has the exact same weight as skills of a fighter like Burgos? there must be some equalisers.
9) elephant in the room; PED must play a role, just like cheating does in a fight...

10) fight stats are relative to many factors; including the opponent’s “greatness” (not just his ranking, which would be hugely circumstantial again), fighter’s health, age, condition, etc. during fight, opponent’s style compared to his, fight time.

I could add more points.

*3 fights into title shot after a loss, 7 fights in total.

Point still remains; it’s all arbitrary and circumstantial.