2024: A Record-Breaking Spectacle
Watch the UFC Honors 2024 awards show and relive the year’s most epic moments! From Max Holloway’s legendary KO at UFC 300 to Renato Moicano’s stunning comeback and Carlos Prates’ breakout debut, see all the nominees and winners.
History was made. Titles changed hands like hot potatoes. New stars were born, and legends cemented their status.
The UFC Honors show in Las Vegas features jaw-dropping finishes to legendary comebacks, 2024 had it all. Let’s break down the action-packed year that left fans screaming for more.
Fan Favorites: You Voted, They Delivered
The fans have spoken, and they nailed it! These are the moments that had us all jumping off the couch.
🥊 Knockout of the Year:
Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje
Max didn’t just knock Gaethje out; he pointed to the mat, said, “Let’s go,” and then turned out the lights with seconds to spare at UFC 300. That’s BMF-level swagger.
🤼♂️ Submission of the Year:
Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier
In Newark at UFC 302, Makhachev proved why he’s a grappling wizard, choking out Poirier in a fight that had everyone holding their breath.
🚀 Debut of the Year:
Carlos Prates
This guy didn’t just show up—he exploded onto the scene with four knockouts in one year. Someone get this man a cape because he’s a superhero in the Octagon.
💥 Comeback of the Year:
Renato Moicano
At UFC 300, Moicano looked done for vs Jalin Turner — until he flipped the script, got the fight to the ground, and turned Turner into a highlight reel victim.
Dana White’s Picks: Fight of the Year:
Fight of the Year: Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje
This fight wasn’t just fireworks; it was a full-blown Fourth of July spectacle. Max Holloway’s final-seconds KO made it the stuff of legends.
Performance of the Year: Max Holloway
Dana said it best: “Movie-type stuff.” Holloway turned a fight he had already won into an all-time classic.
Moments That Made Us Go “Wow”
2024 wasn’t just about fights—it was about moments we’ll be talking about forever. UFC 300: A historic event packed with insane performances. Max Holloway’s knockout? Legendary. Alex Pereira’s KO of Jamahal Hill? Brutal.
Sphere Event: This venue gave us a taste of the future with jaw-dropping visuals. UFC meets sci-fi? Yes, please!
Carlos Prates’ Rocket Ride: Four wins, all knockouts. The guy doesn’t waste time—he ends fights and then probably grabs dinner before the main card starts.
Looking to 2025: Who’s Next?
Who’s going to steal the spotlight next year? Here are a few names to watch.
Tom Aspinall: If he gets the Jon Jones fight, buckle up—it’s going to be wild.
Jack Della Maddalena: Injuries have sidelined him, but when he’s back, he’s going to remind us why he’s so dangerous.
Peyton Talbott: This kid’s got swagger, and he’s not afraid to throw down. Keep an eye on him.
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Max Holloway: The People’s Champ
Max didn’t just own the Octagon—he stole our hearts. In his acceptance speech, he gave a heartfelt shoutout to wildfire victims in California, showing he’s as great a person as he is a fighter.
2024: The Year UFC Made History
From knockouts to comebacks, this was the year the UFC hit new heights. The bar has been set impossibly high, but if there’s one thing we know, it’s that 2025 will somehow find a way to blow our minds all over again. Stay tuned—because this ride is far from over.