Two male fighters stood out above the rest in 2024, but the final choice for MMA Junkie’s Male Fighter of the Year was Ilia Topuria.
The UFC featherweight champion had a year for the ages. Topuria began his year by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski in February at UFC 298 to claim the title. Then, in October at UFC 308, he knocked out Max Holloway to record his first title defense.
Finishing two GOATs in a calendar year is a tough feat to beat.
