A big difference between Conor fans and Khabib fans is that Conor fans are realistic. Nobody is claiming Conor is the GOAT, we just appreciate him for what he is: a two division champ who is the most exciting in and out of the cage. He's the biggest draw in the sport and that has to be respected.
But you have Khabib fans, Joe Rogan included, who are saying shit like "he may be the most dominant athlete in MMA ever", talking about how he's the most dangerous guy in MMA, most feared, yadda yadda.
Why? Who did he beat? Barboza, MJ, and Al Iaquinta in this title run. That makes you the best? Wow, okay then.
You can talk shit about Conor but he has the better resume by FAR. It's not even arguable. Aldo knocked out in 13 seconds. Dustin Poirier knocked out in less than 2 minutes. Max Holloway DOMINATED. Eddie Alvarez bounced around like a basketball, taken out brutally in under 2 rounds. And we're comparing Khabib's resume to that? Give me a break.