Take two fighters and try to have other people give different answers when it comes to who do you respect more.
Take a fighter who has had a long, but not quite successful career, vs a fighter who has had a shorter, but more successful career, and see who gets more respect.
For example-
A fighter whose mma career spanned over 23 years, had over 300 fights against guys like Jeremy Horn(3x), Matt Lindland, Dan Severn(3X), Brian Gassaway, Vladimir Matyushenko, Pete Williams, John Marsh, Ian Freeman, Ricco Rodriguez(2X), Renato Sobral, TK, Evan Tanner, Rich Franklin, Travis Wiuff(3X), Ben Rothwell(2X), Forrest Griffin, Mike Whitehead, Chris Tuchscherer, Jeff Monson, Andre Arvloski,
Had draws with Minowa man, Jeremy Horn, Dan Severn
Wins against Brad Kohler, Heath Herring Cabbage Kerry Schall Cal Worsham Joe Riggs, Wes Sims, and Shannon Ritch
Versus a fighter who had 14 total fights, won 12 all via finish, reached the top of a newer and very thin division/weight class as well as defended the belt multiple times, and only fought for 5 1/2 years.
Who would you respect more Travis Fulton or Ronda Rousey?