The fighter of the year was definitely Pereira. The timeframe used for the awards was from June 2023 untill June 2024. In that timeline Topuria had only defeated Volk who was coming from a K.O loss.
@@jayn6943 If the time frame was that, then u are absolutely right brother, but if we are considering the entire year of 2024, I think Ilia deserves fighter of the year. Counting out his knockout against Max Holloway, Ilia definitely deserves runner up.
@@MRFIGHTCOMPANION that's the timeframe that they always use, brother. If we were talking Jan/2024 to Dec/2024 then I might agree with you. There are good points for both sides. On one hand Volk and Max are well above Jan, Jiri, Hill and Roundtree when it comes to legacy. On the other hand, Volk (1-3) and Max (3 win streak) are on their way down due to age and mileage, while Jiri (was on a 13 win streak), Hill (4 ) and Roundtree (5) are on their way up. There's also the matter of activity and short notice.
@ I totally forgot about the short notice component too! Either way in that time frame, Alex definitely deserves it! I look forward to seeing who wins fighter of the year between the two of them in 2025. I definitely thing they will both be top two once again!
@@CarlosSantos-ju8ct Alex é um grande lutador, meu irmão. Mas não posso negar o que Ilia Topuria fez. Apesar disso, Alex é o maior lutador do UFC e com certeza será o lutador do ano em 2025!
The fighter of the year was definitely Pereira. The timeframe used for the awards was from June 2023 untill June 2024.
In that timeline Topuria had only defeated Volk who was coming from a K.O loss.
@@jayn6943 If the time frame was that, then u are absolutely right brother, but if we are considering the entire year of 2024, I think Ilia deserves fighter of the year. Counting out his knockout against Max Holloway, Ilia definitely deserves runner up.
@@MRFIGHTCOMPANION that's the timeframe that they always use, brother. If we were talking Jan/2024 to Dec/2024 then I might agree with you. There are good points for both sides. On one hand Volk and Max are well above Jan, Jiri, Hill and Roundtree when it comes to legacy. On the other hand, Volk (1-3) and Max (3 win streak) are on their way down due to age and mileage, while Jiri (was on a 13 win streak), Hill (4 ) and Roundtree (5) are on their way up.
There's also the matter of activity and short notice.
@ I totally forgot about the short notice component too! Either way in that time frame, Alex definitely deserves it! I look forward to seeing who wins fighter of the year between the two of them in 2025. I definitely thing they will both be top two once again!
O lutasor do ano só pode ser 1 Alex poatan pereira
@@CarlosSantos-ju8ct Alex é um grande lutador, meu irmão. Mas não posso negar o que Ilia Topuria fez. Apesar disso, Alex é o maior lutador do UFC e com certeza será o lutador do ano em 2025!