On this episode of the Game Points Podcast, host Brendan Maguire is once again joined by Jason Regan to dive into one of the most anticipated topics yet: the UFC GOAT Debate.

Each host has built a list wholly their own—with individual criteria—and neither saw the other’s rankings before hitting record. The result? Fascinating differences in perspective, genuine live reactions, heated arguments, and some incredibly hot takes.

This is Part 1 of a two-part special. In today’s episode, Brendan and Jason lay out their criteria, reveal honorable mentions, and debate their picks from 20 through 11. Part 2 will cover the all-important top 10.

Expect massive discrepancies, emphatic defenses, and a clash between Jason’s “ball knowledge” and Brendan’s “data doesn’t lie” approach. This one was an absolute blast to prep, record, and edit. Enjoy!

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(00:00) Introduction

(03:01) Jason’s Criteria

(09:41) Brendan’s Criteria

(19:37) Honorable Mention Info

(20:57) Jason’s Honorable Mentions

(21:42) Brendan’s Honorable Mentions

(28:12) J20: Alexandre Pantoja

(31:28) B20: Jose Aldo

(37:50) J19: Matt Hughes

(40:20) B19: Max Holloway

(52:38) J18: Khamzat Chimaev

(56:07) B18: Ilia Topuria

(59:14) J17: Dominick Cruz

(1:01:35) B17: Henry Cejudo

(1:06:26) J16: Israel Adesanya

(1:08:10) B16: Stipe Miocic

(1:09:37) J15: Jose Aldo

(1:10:45) B15: Alexandre Pantoja

(1:12:25) J14: Alex Pereira

(1:16:09) B14: Alexander Volkanovski

(1:22:39) J13: Kamaru Usman

(1:24:00) B13: Karmaru Usman

(1:26:36) J12: Daniel Cormier

(1:28:13) B12: Israel Adesanya

(1:35:06) J11: Stipe Miocic

(1:36:27) B11: Matt Hughes

(1:41:03) Recap