World MMA Awards 2023 Nominees, Results and Where to Watch
by Tamilarasi S
Updated Dec 15, 2023
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World MMA Awards
The World MMA Awards, hosted by Fighters Only magazine, celebrate outstanding achievements in mixed martial arts (MMA). These awards, initiated in 2008, acknowledge excellence in over twenty categories, ranging from Fighter of the Year to Best Knockout. Winners are honored with the coveted Fighters Only silver statuette. What sets these awards apart is that the winners are chosen through online fan voting, making it a unique celebration where the MMA community's voice is heard.
With its inception, the World MMA Awards quickly became the most prestigious event in the MMA world, recognizing the hard work and skill of athletes and contributors. It's a yearly opportunity for fans to participate in recognizing and celebrating the best in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of mixed martial arts.
World MMA Awards 2023
The World MMA Awards 2023 results were eagerly anticipated and were officially announced on Thursday night. Hosted at the Sahara Theatre in Las Vegas, the awards ceremony was featured on ESPN+ at 10:30 p.m. ET. MMA Fighting, a prominent media source, had been nominated for MMA Media Source of the Year, a category they had previously won five times.
Renowned journalist Ariel Helwani, with 13 wins under his belt, was nominated for MMA Journalist of the Year. Additionally, his popular program, The MMA Hour, received a nomination for Best MMA Programming. The event recognized outstanding contributions in over twenty categories, showcasing the best in the dynamic world of mixed martial arts.
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World MMA Awards 2023 Results
Category
Winner
Fighter of the Year
Leon Edwards
Female Fighter of the Year
Alexa Grasso
Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
Alex Pereira
International Fighter of the Year
Leon Edwards
Fight of the Year
Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski (UFC 284)
Knockout of the Year
Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman - Head kick (UFC 278)
Submission of the Year
Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko - Face crank (UFC 285)
Comeback of the Year
Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 2 (UFC 278)
Upset of the Year
Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko (UFC 285)
Shawn Tompkins Coach of the Year
Mike Brown
Trainer of the Year
Heather Linden
Gym of the Year
American Top Team
Referee of the Year
Herb Dean
Ringcard Girl of the Year
Brittney Palmer
Leading Man
Dana White (UFC)
Best Promotion
UFC
Personality of the Year
Joe Rogan
Analyst of the Year
Michael Bisping
Best MMA Programming
Dana White’s Contender Series
MMA Media Source of the Year
ESPN
MMA Journalist of the Year
Ariel Helwani
Fighting Spirit Award
Themba Gorimbo
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ken Shamrock
World MMA Awards Nominee
Fighter of the Year
Female Fighter of the Year
Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
International Fighter of the Year
Fight of the Year
Knockout of the Year
Submission of the Year
Comeback of the Year
Upset of the Year
Shawn Tompkins Coach of the Year
Trainer of the Year
Gym of the Year
Referee of the Year
Ringcard Girl of the Year
Leading Man
Best Promotion
Personality of the Year
Analyst of the Year
Best MMA Programming
MMA Media Source of the Year
MMA Journalist of the Year
Fighting Spirit Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
World MMA Awards Live Blog
Where to Watch the MMA Awards 2023?
To watch the MMA Awards 2023, you can tune in to ESPN+ on the designated night. The awards ceremony took place at the Sahara Theatre in Las Vegas, and the broadcast was available on ESPN+ at 10:30 p.m. ET. ESPN+ is a streaming service where you can catch live events, exclusive shows, and sports content, including the prestigious World MMA Awards.
Ensure you have access to ESPN+ through a subscription or the required streaming platform. Watching the awards allows fans to celebrate the achievements of their favorite fighters, journalists, and personalities in the mixed martial arts world. It's an opportunity to witness the recognition of standout performances and memorable moments in the dynamic and evolving sport of MMA.
World MMA Awards 2023- FAQs
The World MMA Awards are honors given to outstanding performers in mixed martial arts, celebrated annually by Fighters Only magazine.
Winners are chosen through online fan voting, allowing the MMA community to have a say in recognizing excellence in various categories.
The first World MMA Awards ceremony was held in 2008, establishing itself as a prestigious event in the MMA world.
The World MMA Awards 2023 took place at the Sahara Theatre in Las Vegas.
The awards ceremony was featured on ESPN+ at 10:30 p.m. ET, providing a platform for fans to witness the acknowledgment of top achievements in MMA.