Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira Compete for UFC's 'Fighter of the Year'

The MMA community is divided as Topuria's historic knockouts and Pereira's title defenses vie for top honors.

Ilia Topuria recently knocked out Max Holloway, achieving a feat never done before, following his earlier victory over Alexander Volkanovski.
Alex Pereira defended his light heavyweight title three times in 2024, setting a record for the shortest time between three title defenses.
Dana White is undecided on who should receive the 'Fighter of the Year' award, acknowledging the achievements of both fighters.
Fans are split, with some favoring Pereira for his consistent title defenses and others supporting Topuria for defeating legendary fighters.
Despite his achievements, Topuria expressed disappointment over his $50K bonus, hoping for a greater reward from the UFC.