Many MMA fighters had a great year in 2024. We saw some claim their first title in a major promotion. And there were those who reclaimed titles they previously held. But no MMA fighter had a better 12-month stretch than UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
Pereira reeled off three successful title defenses, including wins over two fighters who previously held the title, Jamahal Hill and Jiu0159í Procházka. But even with such a great performance in 2024, Pereira isn't projected to have the best year in 2025. So, who is the fighter who ended Islam Makhachev's two-year run atop our MMA rank list?