There were a lot of first timers to enter the Octagon in 2024, but only a select few debut fighters immediately captured the attention of UFC fans everywhere.
Fighters of all shapes and sizes made their respective UFC debuts over the past 12 months. This includes new prospects coming off Dana White’s Contender Series, Asian fighters who rolled through Road to UFC, and a handful of free agents that were signed to make immediate impacts inside of the cage.
Earlier this week, UFC put together the best debut performances of 2024 to narrow down the list and pinpoint the most impressive newcomers of the year. There are only four debuts on the list so we’re sure fight fans will want to discuss a few more. Check out the video in the above player and let us know your thoughts!
UFC’s top debuts of 2024 include the below:
- Kayla Harrison def. Holly Holm via submission at UFC 300 – HIGHLIGHTS!
- Jean Silva def. Westin Wilson via TKO at UFC Vegas 84 – HIGHLIGHTS!
- Carlos Prates def. Trevin Giles via KO at UFC Vegas 86 – HIGHLIGHTS!
- Wang Cong def. Victoria Leonardo via KO at UFC Vegas 96 – HIGHLIGHTS!