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The MMA Junkie 2024 Awards season is within the books.
Now, for the primary time, you may see all of our workers members’ honors from the previous 12 months in a single spot, from our prime fighters of the 12 months to the largest stunners and extra. We’ve compiled all our awards protection and best-ofs into one spot.
Have a look again at our greatest of the most effective from 2024 under.
Most used referees in 2024, total
Mark Smith
Most used UFC referees in 2024
Sep 9, 2023; Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA; Referee Herb Dean throughout the combat of Blood Diamond (not pictured) and Charles Radtke (not pictured) throughout UFC 293 at Qudos Financial institution Area. Necessary Credit score: Jasmin Frank-USA TODAY Sports activities
Largest statistical upsets in 2024
2024 PFL 1: San Antonio on the Boeing Middle at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas, Thursday, April 4, 2024. (Cooper Neill / PFL)
UFC year-end info
Alex Pereira
Coach of the 12 months
Belal Muhammad, Mike Valle at UFC 304
Gymnasium of the 12 months
Nov 4, 2023; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Caio Borralho (pink gloves) reacts after defeating Abus Magomedov (not pictured) throughout UFC Combat Night time at Ibirapuera Area. Necessary Credit score: Jason da Silva-USA TODAY Sports activities
Comeback of the 12 months
Jan 20, 2024; Toronto, Canada, USA; Neil Magny (pink glove) fights Mike Malott (blue gloves) throughout UFC 297 at ScotiaBank Area. Necessary Credit score: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports activities
Comeback Fighter of the 12 months
2024 PFL Superfights PPV: Battle of the Giants on the Mayadeen Theater in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, October 19, 2024. (Jose Peñuela / 2024PFLPPV)
Theft of the 12 months
Rinat Fakhretdinov def. Carlos Leal, UFC 308 (©Craig Kidwell, particular to MMA Junkie)
Below-the-Radar Fighter of the 12 months
Steve Garcia def. Kyle Nelson, UFC Combat Night time 242 (through UFC)
Breakout Fighter of the 12 months
Dec 14, 2024; Tampa, Florida, UNITED STATES; Joaquin Buckley (blue gloves) reacts after the combat towards Colby Covington (pink gloves) at Amalie Area. Necessary Credit score: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Photos
Upset of the 12 months
“Reug Reug” Oumar Kane def. Anatoly Malykhin – ONE 169
Newcomer of the 12 months
Carlos Prates def. Neil Magny, UFC Combat Night time 247 (through UFC)
Occasion of the 12 months
Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Max Holloway (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Justin Gaethje (pink gloves) throughout UFC 300 at T-Cell Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
Submission of the 12 months
Khamzat Chimaev def. Robert Whittaker, UFC 308 (©Craig Kidwell, particular to MMA Junkie)
Knockout of the 12 months
Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Max Holloway (blue gloves) fights Justin Gaethje (pink gloves) throughout UFC 300 at T-Cell Area. Necessary Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
Combat of the 12 months
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Daniel Zellhuber of Mexico (pink gloves) fights Esteban Ribovics of Argentina (blue gloves) throughout Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Necessary Credit score: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Photos
Male Fighter of the 12 months
Feminine Fighter of the 12 months
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