World MMA Awards

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World MMA Awards
Awarded forExcellence in the field of
Mixed martial arts
Country United States
Presented by Fighters Only Magazine
First awarded2008
Website WorldMMAAwards.com
Television/radio coverage
Network Versus [1]
Fuel TV [2]
Fox Sports Networks [2]

The World MMA Awards are awards presented by Fighters Only magazine to honor exceptional performance in various aspects of mixed martial arts. Winners are presented with the Fighters Only silver statuette. The World MMA Awards are divided into over twenty categories. The first World MMA Awards ceremony was held in 2008. From their inception to the present, award winners have been chosen through online fan voting. [2] [3] It is the most prestigious award event in the world of MMA. [4] [5] [6] [7]

Contents

Active award categories

Fighters

YearThe Charles 'Mask' Lewis
Fighter of the Year		Female
Fighter of the Year		Breakthrough
Fighter of the Year		International
Fighter of the Year
2023-24 [8] Flag of Brazil.svg Alex Pereira Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhang Weili Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Aspinall Flag of South Africa.svg Dricus du Plessis
2022-23 [9] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leon Edwards Flag of Mexico.svg Alexa Grasso Flag of Brazil.svg Alex Pereira Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leon Edwards
2021-22 [10] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alexander Volkanovski Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg Valentina Shevchenko Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paddy Pimblett Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alexander Volkanovski
2020-21 [11] Flag of Nigeria.svg Kamaru Usman Flag of the United States.svg Rose Namajunas Flag of Mexico.svg Brandon Moreno Flag of Nigeria.svg Israel Adesanya
2019-20 [12] Flag of Nigeria.svg Israel Adesanya Flag of Brazil.svg Amanda Nunes Flag of the United States.svg Jorge Masvidal Flag of Nigeria.svg Israel Adesanya
2018 [13] Flag of the United States.svg Daniel Cormier Flag of Brazil.svg Amanda Nunes Flag of Nigeria.svg Israel Adesanya Flag of Myanmar.svg Aung La Nsang
2017 [14] Flag of the United States.svg Max Holloway Flag of the United States.svg Rose Namajunas Flag of the United States.svg Brian Ortega Flag of Australia (converted).svg Robert Whittaker
2016 [15] Flag of Ireland.svg Conor McGregor Flag of Brazil.svg Amanda Nunes Flag of the United States.svg Cody Garbrandt Flag of Russia.svg Khabib Nurmagomedov
2015 [16] Flag of Ireland.svg Conor McGregor Flag of the United States.svg Holly Holm Flag of the United States.svg Holly Holm Flag of Ireland.svg Conor McGregor
2014 [17] Flag of the United States.svg Robbie Lawler Flag of the United States.svg Ronda Rousey Flag of the United States.svg Kelvin Gastelum Flag of Ireland.svg Conor McGregor
2013 [18] Flag of the United States.svg Chris Weidman Flag of the United States.svg Ronda Rousey Flag of the United States.svg Travis Browne Flag of Sweden.svg Alexander Gustafsson
2012 [19] Flag of the United States.svg Jon Jones Flag of the United States.svg Ronda Rousey Flag of the United States.svg Chris Weidman Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Bisping
2011 [20] Flag of the United States.svg Jon Jones Flag of the United States.svg Miesha Tate Flag of the United States.svg Donald Cerrone Flag of the Netherlands.svg Alistair Overeem
2010 [21] Flag of Brazil.svg José Aldo Flag of Brazil.svg Cris Cyborg Flag of the United States.svg Jon Jones Flag of the Netherlands.svg Alistair Overeem
2009 [22] Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Georges St-Pierre Flag of Brazil.svg Cris Cyborg Flag of the United States.svg Brock Lesnar Flag of the Netherlands.svg Gegard Mousasi
2008 [23] Flag of Brazil.svg Anderson Silva Flag of the United States.svg Gina Carano Flag of Brazil.svg Demian Maia Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Bisping

Fight of the Year

YearWinnerDefeatedMethod, RoundEvent
2023-24 [8] Flag of the United States.svg Max Holloway Flag of the United States.svg Justin Gaethje KO, 5 UFC 300
2022-23 [9] Flag of Russia.svg Islam Makhachev Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alexander Volkanovski UD, 5 UFC 284
2021-22 [10] Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Procházka Flag of Brazil.svg Glover Teixeira Sub, 5 UFC 275
2020-21 [11] Flag of Brazil.svg Deiveson Figueiredo Flag of Mexico.svg Brandon Moreno M Draw, 5 UFC 256
2019-20 [12] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Weili Zhang Flag of Poland.svg Joanna Jędrzejczyk SD, 5 UFC 248
2018 [13] Flag of the United States.svg Tony Ferguson Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Pettis TKO, 2 UFC 229
2017 [14] Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Alvarez Flag of the United States.svg Justin Gaethje KO, 3 UFC 218
2016 [15] Flag of the United States.svg Cub Swanson Flag of South Korea.svg Doo Ho Choi UD, 3 UFC 206
2015 [16] Flag of the United States.svg Robbie Lawler Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Rory MacDonald TKO, 5 UFC 189
2014 [17] Flag of Brazil.svg José Aldo Flag of the United States.svg Chad Mendes UD, 5 UFC 179
2013 [18] Flag of the United States.svg Jon Jones Flag of Sweden.svg Alexander Gustafsson UD, 5 UFC 165
2012 [19] Flag of the United States.svg Joe Lauzon Flag of the United States.svg Jamie Varner Sub, 3 UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera
2011 [20] Flag of the United States.svg Frankie Edgar Flag of the United States.svg Gray Maynard S Draw, 5 UFC 125
2010 [21] Flag of Brazil.svg Anderson Silva Flag of the United States.svg Chael Sonnen Sub, 5 UFC 117
2009 [22] Flag of the United States.svg Diego Sanchez Flag of the United States.svg Clay Guida SD, 3 The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
2008 [23] Flag of the United States.svg Chuck Liddell Flag of Brazil.svg Wanderlei Silva UD, 3 UFC 79

Knockout of the Year

YearWinnerKnocked outMethod, RoundEvent
2023-24 [8] Flag of the United States.svg Max Holloway Flag of the United States.svg Justin Gaethje KO, 5 UFC 300
2022-23 [9] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leon Edwards Flag of the United States.svg Kamaru Usman KO, 5 UFC 278
2021-22 [10] Flag of the United States.svg Michael Chandler Flag of the United States.svg Tony Ferguson KO, 2 UFC 274
2020-21 [11] Flag of the United States.svg Joaquin Buckley Flag of the United States.svg Impa Kasanganay KO, 2 UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen
2019-20 [12] Flag of the United States.svg Jorge Masvidal Flag of the United States.svg Ben Askren KO, 1 UFC 239
2018 [13] Flag of Brazil.svg Amanda Nunes Flag of Brazil.svg Cris Cyborg KO, 1 UFC 232
2017 [14] Flag of Cameroon.svg Francis Ngannou Flag of the Netherlands.svg Alistair Overeem KO, 1 UFC 218
2016 [15] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Page Flag of Brazil.svg Evangelista Santos KO, 2 Bellator 158
2015 [16] Flag of the United States.svg Holly Holm Flag of the United States.svg Ronda Rousey KO, 2 UFC 193
2014 [17] Flag of New Zealand.svg Mark Hunt Flag of the United States.svg Roy Nelson KO, 2 UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson
2013 [18] Flag of Brazil.svg Vitor Belfort Flag of the United States.svg Luke Rockhold KO, 1 UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold
2012 [19] Flag of Brazil.svg Edson Barboza Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Terry Etim KO, 3 UFC 142
2011 [20] Flag of Brazil.svg Anderson Silva Flag of Brazil.svg Vitor Belfort KO, 1 UFC 126
2010 [21] Flag of Brazil.svg Maurício Rua Flag of Brazil.svg Lyoto Machida KO, 1 UFC 113
2009 [22] Flag of the United States.svg Dan Henderson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Bisping KO, 2 UFC 100
2008 [23] Flag of Brazil.svg Wanderlei Silva Flag of the United States.svg Keith Jardine KO, 1 UFC 84

Submission of the Year

YearWinnerSubmittedMethod, RoundEvent
2023-24 [8] Flag of Brazil.svg Diego Lopes Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gavin Tucker Armbar, 1 UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font
2022-23 [9] Flag of Mexico.svg Alexa Grasso Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg Valentina Shevchenko Face crank, 4 UFC 285
2021-22 [10] Flag of Brazil.svg Charles Oliveira Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Poirier Rear-naked choke, 3 UFC 269
2020-21 [11] Flag of Russia.svg Khabib Nurmagomedov Flag of the United States.svg Justin Gaethje Triangle choke, 2 UFC 254
2019-20 [12] Flag of Brazil.svg Demian Maia Flag of the United States.svg Ben Askren Rear-naked choke, 3 UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren
2018 [13] Flag of Russia.svg Zabit Magomedsharipov Flag of the United States.svg Brandon Davis Suloev stretch, 2 UFC 228
2017 [14] Flag of the United States.svg Demetrious Johnson Flag of the United States.svg Ray Borg Armbar, 5 UFC 216
2016 [15] Flag of the United States.svg Nate Diaz Flag of Ireland.svg Conor McGregor Rear-naked choke, 2 UFC 196
2015 [16] Flag of the United States.svg Ronda Rousey Flag of the United States.svg Cat Zingano Straight armbar, 1 UFC 184
2014 [17] Flag of the United States.svg Ben Saunders Flag of the United States.svg Chris HeatherlyOmoplata, 1 UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos
2013 [18] Flag of the United States.svg Urijah Faber Flag of El Salvador.svg Ivan Menjivar Rear-naked choke, 1 UFC 157
2012 [19] Flag of the United States.svg Frank Mir Flag of Brazil.svg Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira Kimura, 1 UFC 140
2011 [20] Flag of South Korea.svg Chan Sung Jung Flag of the United States.svg Leonard Garcia Twister, 2 UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis
2010 [21] Flag of Brazil.svg Fabrício Werdum Flag of Russia.svg Fedor Emelianenko Triangle armbar, 1 Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum
2009 [22] Flag of the United States.svg Toby Imada Flag of the United States.svg Jorge Masvidal Inverted triangle choke, 3 Bellator 5
2008 [23] Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Georges St-Pierre Flag of the United States.svg Matt Hughes Armbar, 2 UFC 79

Comeback of the Year

YearWinnervs.Method, RoundEvent
2023-24 [8] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Aspinall "Career"——
2022-23 [9] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leon Edwards Flag of the United States.svg Kamaru Usman KO, 5 UFC 278
2021-22 [10] Flag of the United States.svg Aljamain Sterling "Ridicule and Injury"——
2020-21 [11] Flag of Brazil.svg Charles Oliveira Flag of the United States.svg Michael Chandler TKO, 2 UFC 262
2019-20 [12] Flag of the United States.svg Stipe Miocic Flag of the United States.svg Daniel Cormier TKO, 4 UFC 241
2018 [13] Flag of Singapore.svg Angela Lee Flag of Japan.svg Mei Yamaguchi UD, 5Car accident, ONE FC 71
2017 [14] Flag of the United States.svg Justin Gaethje Flag of the United States.svg Michael Johnson TKO, 2 The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale
2016 [15] Flag of the United States.svg Miesha Tate Flag of the United States.svg Holly Holm Sub, 5 UFC 196
2015 [16] Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Alvarez Flag of the United States.svg Gilbert Melendez SD, 3 UFC 188
2014 [17] Flag of the United States.svg Dominick Cruz "Career"——
2013 [18] Flag of the United States.svg Travis Browne Flag of the Netherlands.svg Alistair Overeem KO, 1 UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen
2012 [19] Flag of the United States.svg Frank Mir Flag of Brazil.svg Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira Sub, 1 UFC 140
2011 [20] Flag of France.svg Cheick Kongo Flag of the United States.svg Pat Barry KO, 1 UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry

Upset of the Year

YearWinnerDefeatedMethod, RoundEvent
2023-24 [8] Flag of the United States.svg Sean Strickland Flag of New Zealand.svg Israel Adesanya UD, 5 UFC 293
2022-23 [9] Flag of Mexico.svg Alexa Grasso Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg Valentina Shevchenko Sub, 4 UFC 285
2021-22 [10] Flag of the United States.svg Julianna Peña Flag of Brazil.svg Amanda Nunes Sub, 2 UFC 269
2020-21 [11] Flag of Brazil.svg Adriano Moraes Flag of the United States.svg Demetrious Johnson KO, 2 ONE on TNT 1
2019-20 [12] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alexander Volkanovski Flag of the United States.svg Max Holloway UD, 5 UFC 245
2018 [13] Flag of Brazil.svg Amanda Nunes Flag of Brazil.svg Cris Cyborg KO, 1 UFC 232
2017 [14] Flag of the United States.svg Rose Namajunas Flag of Poland.svg Joanna Jędrzejczyk TKO, 1 UFC 217
2016 [15] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Bisping Flag of the United States.svg Luke Rockhold KO, 1 UFC 199
2015 [16] Flag of the United States.svg Holly Holm Flag of the United States.svg Ronda Rousey KO, 2 UFC 193
2014 [17] Flag of the United States.svg TJ Dillashaw Flag of Brazil.svg Renan Barao TKO, 5 UFC 173

Training, In-ring

YearThe Shawn Tompkins
Coach of the Year		Gym of the YearTrainer of the YearReferee of the YearRing-card Girl of the Year
2023-24 [8] Flag of Brazil.svg Plinio Cruz Flag of Brazil.svg The Fighting Nerds Flag of the United States.svg Ian Larios Flag of the United States.svg Herb Dean Flag of Brazil.svg Luciana Andrade
2022-23 [9] Flag of the United States.svg Mike Brown Flag of the United States.svg American Top Team Flag of the United States.svg Dr. Heather Linden Flag of the United States.svg Herb Dean Flag of the United States.svg Brittney Palmer
2021-22 [10] Flag of New Zealand.svg Eugene Bareman Flag of New Zealand.svg City Kickboxing Flag of the United States.svg Dr. Heather Linden Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Marc Goddard Flag of the United States.svg Brittney Palmer
2020-21 [11] Flag of the United States.svg Trevor Wittman Flag of the United States.svg American Top Team Flag of the United States.svg Phil Daru Flag of the United States.svg Herb Dean Flag of the United States.svg Brittney Palmer
2019-20 [12] Flag of the United States.svg Trevor Wittman Flag of the United States.svg American Top Team Flag of the United States.svg Phil Daru Flag of the United States.svg Herb Dean Flag of the United States.svg Brittney Palmer
2018 [13] Flag of the United States.svg Mike Brown Flag of the United States.svg American Top Team Flag of the United States.svg Nick Curson Flag of the United States.svg Herb Dean Flag of Brazil.svg Jhenny Andrade
2017 [14] Flag of the United States.svg Trevor Wittman Flag of the United States.svg American Top Team Flag of the United States.svg Nick Curson Flag of the United States.svg John McCarthy Flag of Brazil.svg Jhenny Andrade
2016 [15] Flag of Ireland.svg John Kavanagh Flag of the United States.svg American Top Team Flag of the United States.svg Mike Dolce Flag of the United States.svg John McCarthy Flag of Brazil.svg Jhenny Andrade
2015 [16] Flag of Brazil.svg Rafael Cordeiro Flag of the United States.svg Jackson-Wink MMA Academy Flag of the United States.svg Mike Dolce Flag of the United States.svg John McCarthy Flag of the United States.svg Arianny Celeste
2014 [17] Flag of the United States.svg Duane Ludwig Flag of the United States.svg Team Alpha Male Flag of the United States.svg Mike Dolce Flag of the United States.svg Herb Dean Flag of the United States.svg Arianny Celeste
2013 [18] Flag of the United States.svg Duane Ludwig Flag of the United States.svg Team Alpha Male Flag of the United States.svg Mike Dolce Flag of the United States.svg Herb Dean Flag of the United States.svg Brittney Palmer
2012 [19] Flag of Brazil.svg Rafael Cordeiro Flag of the United States.svg Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu — Flag of the United States.svg Herb Dean Flag of the United States.svg Brittney Palmer
2011 [20] Flag of the United States.svg Greg Jackson Flag of the United States.svg Black House — Flag of the United States.svg Herb Dean Flag of the United States.svg Arianny Celeste
2010 [21] Flag of the United States.svg Greg Jackson Flag of the United States.svg Wand Fight Team — Flag of the United States.svg Herb Dean Flag of the United States.svg Arianny Celeste
2009 [22] Flag of the United States.svg Greg Jackson Flag of the United States.svg Greg Jackson's Submission Fighting —— Flag of the United States.svg Arianny Celeste
2008 [23] ———— Flag of the United States.svg Arianny Celeste

Promotion

YearLeading ManPersonality of the YearAnalyst of the YearBest Promotion
2023-24 [8] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Nina-Marie Danielle Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Bisping UFC
2022-23 [9] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Joe Rogan Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael BispingUFC
2021-22 [10] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Joe Rogan Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael BispingUFC
2020-21 [11] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Daniel Cormier Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael BispingUFC
2019-20 [12] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Joe Rogan Flag of the United States.svg Daniel Cormier UFC
2018 [13] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Joe Rogan Flag of the United States.svg Daniel CormierUFC
2017 [14] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Joe Rogan Flag of the United States.svg Dominick Cruz UFC
2016 [15] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Joe Rogan Flag of the United States.svg Dominick CruzUFC
2015 [16] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Joe Rogan Flag of the United States.svg Dominick CruzUFC
2014 [17] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Joe Rogan—UFC
2013 [18] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Chael Sonnen —UFC
2012 [19] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Joe Rogan —UFC
2011 [20] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Joe Rogan—UFC
2010 [21] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White Flag of the United States.svg Joe Rogan—UFC
2009 [22] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White——UFC
2008 [23] Flag of the United States.svg Dana White——UFC

Media

YearMedia Source of the YearJournalist of the YearBest MMA Programming
2023-24 [8] ESPN MMA Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani Dana White's Contender Series
2022-23 [9] ESPN MMA Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani Dana White's Contender Series
2021-22 [10] ESPN MMA Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani Morning Kombat
2020-21 [11] ESPN MMA Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani Morning Kombat
2019-20 [12] ESPN MMA Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani JRE MMA Podcast
2018 [13] MMA Fighting Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani The Ultimate Fighter
2017 [14] MMA Fighting Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani The Ultimate Fighter
2016 [15] MMA Fighting Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani The Ultimate Fighter
2015 [16] MMA Fighting Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani UFC Embedded
2014 [17] MMAjunkie.com Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani —
2013 [18] MMA Fighting Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani —
2012 [19] Sherdog Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani —
2011 [20] MMAjunkie.com Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani —
2010 [21] MMAjunkie.com Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ariel Helwani —
2009 [22] MMAjunkie.com Flag of the United States.svg John Morgan —
2008 [23] MMAjunkie.com ——

Special Achievement

YearLifetime Achievement Award [26] Fighting Spirit of the Year
2023-24 [8] Flag of the United States.svg Mark Coleman Flag of the United States.svg Mark Coleman (Bravery - fearlessly rescuing family and loved ones from a burning building)
2022-23 [9] Flag of the United States.svg Ken Shamrock Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Themba Gorimbo (Charity – building a water pump in Zimbabwe and putting others ahead of himself)
2021-22 [10] Flag of the United States.svg Kirik Jenness Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Holland (Bravery - in and out of the cage, helping his community in the face of danger on several occasions)
2020-21 [11] Flag of the United States.svg Matt Hughes Flag of Mexico.svg Brandon Moreno (Perseverance - from being cut, to fighting back and becoming the first Mexican UFC champion)
2019-20 [12] Flag of Russia.svg Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Poirier (Charity - Good Fight Foundation)
2018 [27] Flag of Brazil.svg Wanderlei Silva —
2017 Flag of the United States.svg John McCarthy—
2016 Flag of the United States.svg Tito Ortiz —
2015 [16] Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Buffer —
2014 [17] Flag of the United States.svg Burt Watson—
2013 [18] Flag of Brazil.svg Royce Gracie —
2012 [19] Flag of the United States.svg Leon Tabbs—
2011 [20] Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shawn Tompkins —
2010 [21] Flag of the United States.svg Randy Couture —
2009 [22] Flag of the United States.svg Charles Lewis, Jr. —
2008 [28] Flag of the United States.svg John McCarthy—

Defunct award categories

MMA Clothing & Equipment Brand of the Year

Best MMA Brand

Most Memorable Ring Entrance

Best Lifestyle Clothing Brand

Best Overall Clothing.

Best MMA Clothing.

Best Lifestyle Clothing Brand.

Best Technical Clothing Brand

Best MMA Shorts.

Best Technical Clothing Brand.

Best Technical Equipment

Best MMA Gloves.

Best Technical Equipment.

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