Daniel Cormier argues that Ilia Topuria’s 2024 was more impressive than Alex Pereira’s.
Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to claim the featherweight title at UFC 298 in February. He then retained his belt at Saturday’s UFC 308 main event by becoming the first to knock out Max Holloway. Light heavyweight champion Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) fought three times in the span of six months – scoring knockouts of Jamahal Hill, Jiri Prochazka and most recently Khalil Rountree at UFC 307.
Based on the level of competition, Cormier gives the nod to Topuria for Fighter of the Year over Pereira.
