Conor McGregor missing out on top UFC 2024 fighters – Max Holloway and Sean O’Malley beat Jon Jones.

Conor McGregor was not among the top five UFC fighters in 2024.

Max Holloway and Sean O’Malley both finished in the top five with overselling UFC Heavyweight champion John Jones.

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McGregor has not fought in the UFC since breaking his leg at UFC 264 in 2021. Dustin Poirierwhich was also among the top five.

The Irishman was due to play in June as expected Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 303.

But their fight after McGregor never came to fruition His pinky finger was injured

His return to the octagon became more complicated after the appearance He was found responsible for sexual assault In a civil case filed by Nikita Hinde.

McGregor was dropped from several companies after the trial and the claimant, Ms Hand, was awarded nearly €250,000 (£208,000) in damages.

UFC President White He broke his silence on McGregor’s future In December, he stated, “If he fights, it will be next year.”

However, that seems unlikely at the moment, especially with McGregor announcing his fight Logan Paul In a boxing match in India.

The 36-year-old fueled speculation Send Indian flag and heart emoji Sunday night in response to a journalist’s claim that he had agreed to a $500 million fight with Paul at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.

However, the former UFC two-division champion, once the organization’s highest-grossing fighter, is now far from one of their top draws.

MMA’s biggest league released its top five Best selling fighters on Friday, based on merchandise sales at the UFC Store.

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5. John Jones

Jones reminded fans why he is one of the greatest fighters of all time in his only fight in 2024.

‘Bones’ defended his heavyweight title for the first time Stipe Miocic Roll back the years to win the match with a devastating spinning kick in the main event of UFC 309.

The 37-year-old player in March 2023 by sending Cyril Gunn back to MMA After an injury-filled three-year hiatus.

Meanwhile, Britain Tom Aspinall He had solidified his position as a heavyweight contender and is now the interim champion of the division.

The pair are set to meet in a blockbuster clash in 2025 to unify the division in the UFC’s biggest heavyweight clash.

4. Sean O’Malley

O’Malley has remained one of the UFC’s most popular fighters since his debut at Dana White’s Contender Series in 2017.

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His outstanding and unique personality has created a character that is both loved and hated.

Suga entered 2024 as the UFC bantamweight champion and successfully defended the belt against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 in March.

However, things quickly turned sour for the 29-year-old when Merab Devalishvili entered the frame and dethroned him six months later at UFC 306.

Devalishvili remains the bantamweight champion and will make his first title defense at UFC 311 on January 19 against Arman Tzarukian.

3. Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier has shared the Octagon with some of the UFC’s greatest fighters: McGregor, Khabib NurmagomedovMax Holloway Justin Giethje and Islam Makhachev, in Chand’s name.

Poirier’s fighting spirit throughout his 13-year career in the UFC has cemented his legacy as one of White’s most respected fighters of all time.

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“Diamond” fought twice in 2024, brutally knocking out Benoit St. Denis in March before losing his third shot at gold to lightweight champion Makhachev three months later at UFC 302.

The 35-year-old has since hinted at a retirement fight following his unsuccessful title challenge, admitting he would like to have the last dance in his hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana.

2. Max Holloway

If he hadn’t already, Holloway made sure to write his name forever in the UFC history books. Knocking out Gaethje at UFC 300.

The KO, with one second remaining in their five-round contest in April, was by far the most dramatic moment for White’s 2024 promotion.

Holloway, a former UFC featherweight champion, won a fight with Ilya Topuria in October after a spectacular knockout – in what now appears to be his last shot at a title.

“Blessed” was undefeated in his 12-year, 29-fight UFC career and featured in the Toporia fight, but was knocked out by the Spaniard in the third round of their main event bout at UFC 308.

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Still, the 33-year-old native of Hawaii clearly remains one of the UFC’s most popular fighters based on his merchandise sales.

Aside from that, Holloway will forever serve as his BMF (Badest Man) as one of the toughest men on the planet.

1. Alex Pereira

Not much needs to be said about the rise in popularity of Brazilian MMA superstar Alex Pereira.

After all, Pereira single-handedly saved multiple UFC PPV cards in 2024 by defending his lightweight title three times.

“Poatan” is a dominant presence unlike any other fighter in the UFC, known for his fearsome one-punch knockout power and relentless aggression inside the Octagon.

However, his aura of intimidation, often symbolized by his tribal facial pain and his exit music, is matched by his calm demeanor outside the cage.

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Pereira is a fan favorite, always interacting with fans and cracking jokes in interviews despite his terrible reputation in MMA.

The 37-year-old even sports one of the most iconic catchphrases in modern UFC history: “chama” — a viral one-word response he often gives to the media, which translates to “let’s go” or “come on.” folk texture

So, it’s no surprise to see him as the UFC’s highest-grossing fighter in 2024.