Cigarettes, booze, and brutal knockouts. Carlos Prates took the MMA world by storm, becoming MMA Junkie’s 2024 Newcomer of the Year.

Conor McGregor did not make the UFC’s top five best-selling fighters in 2024. Max Holloway and Sean O’Malley both secured spots in the top five, out-selling UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

Rodri, Simone Biles, and Oleksandr Usyk all feature in a list taking a look at the 10 best athletes of a phenomenal year of ...