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THE AWARDS

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THE EVENT

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THE STARS

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“I commend Fighters Only for doing the award show, it isn’t cheap and it isn’t easy. It’s a good night for the people in the sport, I am a big supporter of it and I always will be!”

Dana White, UFC President

“My opinion of what is the Fight of the Year does not matter….whatever the World MMA Awards says is the Fight of the Year is the answer!”

Chael Sonnen, ESPN Analyst and Undefeated Gangster of MMA.

“I have been to the World MMA Awards before and have seen the pride guys take in winning these awards!”

Daniel Cormier, Former Two Weight UFC Champion and UFC Analyst.

“They say the most basic human need is to feel appreciated, and you Fighters Only have made so many of us in the MMA community feel just that over the years.”

Jon Anik, Iconic UFC Commentator

“The sport’s highest accolades are received at the prestigious World MMA Awards”

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“I am very happy with this trophy, it is very important to me and it goes to all of my team. I worked very hard, dedicated myself and here I am winning this very special trophy”

Alex Pereira, Former UFC Two Weight Champion.

“Thanks to Rob Hewitt, we have the MMA equivalent of the Academy awards, right here”

Kirik Jenness, Official records keeper for MMA

“What you all have done with this. Honouring all of us fighters, the dedication and the sacrifice we put in everyday, is massive.”

Michael Chandler, UFC Lightweight

“Every little piece of the sport you get to vote on, and we wouldn’t even be here tonight if it wasn’t for the fans.”

Dana White, UFC President

“What you all have done with this. Honouring all of us fighters, the dedication and the sacrifice we put in everyday, is massive.”

Michael Chandler, UFC Lightweight

“Whatever the World MMA Awards says is Fight of the Year, is the answer. We owe them that respect.”

Chael Sonnen, MMA Analyst

“Thanks to Rob Hewitt, we have the MMA equivalent of the Academy awards, right here”

Kirik Jenness, Official records keeper for MMA

Gallery

Incredible moments that make MMA history

Take a look back at the World MMA Awards highlights; the stars, the awards and the amazing stories at the heart of the sport.

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Videos

A collection of incredible moments from the 16th World MMA Awards

Backstage with Dana White

16th Annual World MMA Awards

Backstage with Nina Dram

16th Annual World MMA Awards

Backstage with Randy Couture

16th Annual World MMA Awards

Backstage with Neal McDonough

16th Annual World MMA Awards

On the red carpet with Alex Pereira

16th Annual World MMA Awards

On the red carpet with Mark Coleman

16th Annual World MMA Awards

Why does MMA need an awards night?

All fighters are owed a small debt of appreciation for everything they put on the line, as do all the surrounding support staff and community as a whole. The Annual Fighters Only World MMA Awards does just that!

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Why does MMA need an awards night?

All fighters are owed a small debt of appreciation for everything they put on the line, as do all the surrounding support staff and community as a whole. The Annual Fighters Only World MMA Awards does just that!

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