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Voting for the 17th World MMA Awards is now open.

Nomination period considers the best performances and contributions to the sport of Mixed Martial Arts between 1st July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis Fighter Of The Year

Awarded to the leading mixed martial artist for their contribution to the sport both inside and outside the ring or octagon.

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Female Fighter Of The Year

Awarded to the leading female mixed martial artist for their contribution to the sport both inside and outside the ring or octagon.

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Breakthrough Fighter Of The Year

Awarded to the fighter whose outstanding performances during the year have elevated their profile and status sufficiently to increase the level of future competition and ranking within the sport.

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International Fighter Of The Year

Awarded to the fighter who has achieved the highest level of success fighting out of a territory with less established MMA infrastructure (excludes fighters from United States, Brazil and Russia due to more established MMA infrastructure, as well as any athletes nominated in either "Fighter of the Year" category).

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Fight Of The Year

Awarded to the two fighters involved in the most exciting and explosive fight staged on the planet.

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Jack Della Maddalena vs. Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes at PFL Champions Series 1 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Esteban Ribovics vs. Daniel Zellhuber at UFC 306 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Nazim Sadykhov vs. Nikolas Motta at UFC on ABC 8 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Joshua Van vs. Brandon Royval at UFC 317 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Knockout Of The Year

Awarded to the fighter who scores the most sensational knockout victory.

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Shara Magomedov vs. Arman Petrosyan at UFC 308 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Gustavo Oliveira vs. Anas Azizoun at PFL Europe 2 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Mauricio Ruffy vs. King Green at UFC 313 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Roberto Soldic vs. Saygid "Dagi" Arslanaliev at ONE 171 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Fares Ziam vs. Matt Frevola at UFC Fight Night 243 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Submission Of The Year

Awarded to the fighter who scores the most technical and exceptional submission victory.

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Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Virna Jandiroba vs. Amanda Lemos at UFC on ESPN 60 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Paddy Pimblett vs. King Green at UFC 304 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Stevie Ray vs. Lewis Long at PFL Europe 3 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Jean Silva vs. Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Comeback Of The Year

Awarded to the fighter who completely turns circumstances around, whether it's an entire career or single moment.

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Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Fight Night 251 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Gabe Green vs. Matheus Camilo at UFC Fight Night 256 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Toshiomi Kazama vs. Charalampos Grigoriou at UFC on ESPN 61 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Gerald Meerschaert vs. Edmen Shahbazyan at UFC on ESPN 62 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Phil Rowe vs. Ange Loosa at UFC on ESPN 69 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Upset Of The Year

Awarded to the fighter who has overcome overwhleming odds in a fight to claim victory against a much more favored athlete.

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Raoni Barcelos vs. Payton Talbott at UFC 311 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Reinier de Ridder vs. Bo Nickal at UFC on ESPN 67 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Yuneisy Duben vs. Shannon Clark at DWCS 8-4 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Gabriella Fernandes vs. Wang Cong at UFC Fight Night 248 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Oumar "Reug Reug" Kane vs. Anatoly Malykhin at ONE 169 LOGIN TO VOTE!

Commentator Of The Year

Awarded specifically to commentators for their work in the MMA world, analyzing and narrating fights.

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Analyst Of The Year

Awarded to a leading TV analyst whose ability to break down and report on a fight or style is second to none.

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Shawn Tompkins Coach Of The Year

Awarded to the most successful coach working in top-level mixed martial arts.

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Mike Brown, American Top Team LOGIN TO VOTE!

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Abdulmanap School LOGIN TO VOTE!

Pablo Sucupira, The Fighting Nerds LOGIN TO VOTE!

Mike Valle, Valle Flow Striking LOGIN TO VOTE!

John Wood, Syndicate MMA LOGIN TO VOTE!

Trainer Of The Year

Awarded to the most successful specialist trainer (e.g. strength & conditioning, nutrionist, mind coach) operating in mixed martial arts.

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Charles Hu Stull LOGIN TO VOTE!

Andrew Wood LOGIN TO VOTE!

Gym Of The Year

Awarded to the gym that has not only enjoyed great success inside the octagon, but also helped to develop the sport outside of the elite level.

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American Top Team LOGIN TO VOTE!

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Valle Flow Striking LOGIN TO VOTE!

Referee Of The Year

Awarded to the most efficient and consistent official in mixed martial arts.

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Ringcard Girl Of The Year

Awarded to the fans' favorite octagon girl working in MMA.

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Red Dela Cruz, UFC LOGIN TO VOTE!

Kasia Kejsi, KSW LOGIN TO VOTE!

Nikola Uhlirova, OKTAGON MMA LOGIN TO VOTE!

Brookliyn Wren, UFC LOGIN TO VOTE!

All Eight Octagon Girls of Noche UFC LOGIN TO VOTE!

Leading Man

Awarded to the leading industry executive, whether it be a commissioner, company president, CEO or politician. The movers and shakers that make planet MMA turn successfully.

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Best Promotion

Awarded to the leading promotional business in mixed martial arts from around the world.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship LOGIN TO VOTE!

Personality Of The Year

Awarded to a leading MMA personality whose engaging persona is a credit to the sport of mixed martial arts.

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Nina Drama LOGIN TO VOTE!

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Best MMA Programming

Awarded to the leading TV, radio or podcast color programming centered around mixed martial arts.

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The Anik & Florian Podcast LOGIN TO VOTE!

The Ariel Helwani Show LOGIN TO VOTE!

Dana White's Contender Series LOGIN TO VOTE!

JAXXON Podcast LOGIN TO VOTE!

The Ultimate Fighter LOGIN TO VOTE!

MMA Media Source Of The Year

Awarded to the leading source of news, fight reviews and features.

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MMA Fighting LOGIN TO VOTE!

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Uncrowned LOGIN TO VOTE!

MMA Journalist Of The Year

Awarded to the leading journalist operating in the field of mixed martial arts.

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Mike Bohn, MMA Junkie LOGIN TO VOTE!

Aaron Bronsteter, Sportsnet LOGIN TO VOTE!

Ben Fowlkes, Uncrowned LOGIN TO VOTE!

Ariel Helwani, Uncrowned LOGIN TO VOTE!

Damon Martin, MMA Fighting LOGIN TO VOTE!

Fighting Spirit Award

Awarded to those within the sport that demonstrate the true character and spirt of martial arts via their actions either inside or outside of the cage.

Here are your nominees for the Fighting Spirit award.

Ben Askren – Inspiration: In the face of life changing/threatening health issues, Askren documents his fight to survive to motivate others. LOGIN TO VOTE!

Jeff Brady – Heroism: Sacrificing his own life to save the lives of two children from drowning in strong river currents. LOGIN TO VOTE!

Ryan Curtis – Resolve: Despite suffering catastrophic spinal injury resulting in total paralysis, Curtis fought to overcome and be able to hold his daughter again. LOGIN TO VOTE!

Adam Hicks – Resilience: Despite battling brain cancer, Hicks refused to give in and continues to support and coach his fighters. LOGIN TO VOTE!

Francis Ngannou – Reconstitution: Overcoming the traumatic loss of a child to continue fighting and living life. LOGIN TO VOTE!