Discover the thrilling results of the World MMA Awards 2023 and celebrate the achievements of the best fighters, coaches, and media sources in the MMA community.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Fighter of the Year | Charles Lewis |
| Female Fighter of the Year | Alexa Grasso |
| Breakthrough Fighter of the Year | Dricus Du Plessis |
| International Fighter of the Year | Leon Edwards |
| Fight of the Year | Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev |
| Knockout of the Year | Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman – Head kick |
| Submission of the Year | Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko – Face crank |
| Comeback of the Year | Jon Jones (Career) |
| Upset of the Year | Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko |
| Coach of the Year | Eugene Bareman |
| Trainer of the Year | Heather Linden |
| Gym of the Year | City Kickboxing |
| Referee of the Year | Marc Goddard |
| Ringcard Girl of the Year | Brittney Palmer |
| Leading Man | Dana White (UFC) |
| Best Promotion | UFC |
| MMA Personality of the Year | Joe Rogan |
| Analyst of the Year | Michael Bisping |
| Best MMA Programming | Morning Kombat |
| MMA Media Source of the Year | MMA Fighting |
| MMA Journalist of the Year | Ariel Helwani |
| Fighting Spirit Award | Yaroslav Amosov |
The highly anticipated World MMA Awards 2023 took place on Thursday night, showcasing the best of the MMA world. MMA Fighting, a leading media source, was nominated for MMA Media Source of the Year, an award they have previously won five times. Renowned journalist Ariel Helwani was also nominated for MMA Journalist of the Year, an award he has an impressive 13 wins under his belt.
The star-studded event, held at the Sahara Theatre in Las Vegas, was a night to remember for MMA enthusiasts. The awards ceremony was broadcasted on ESPN+ at 10:30 p.m. ET, allowing fans from around the world to witness the excitement.
Winners in Various Categories
The World MMA Awards recognized outstanding fighters, thrilling fights, and notable achievements within the MMA community. Here are some of the winners in different categories:
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Fighter of the Year | Charles Lewis |
| Female Fighter of the Year | Alexa Grasso |
| Breakthrough Fighter of the Year | Dricus Du Plessis |
| International Fighter of the Year | Leon Edwards |
| Fight of the Year | Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev |
| Knockout of the Year | Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman – Head kick |
| Submission of the Year | Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko – Face crank |
| Comeback of the Year | Jon Jones (Career) |
| Upset of the Year | Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko |
| Coach of the Year | Eugene Bareman |
| Trainer of the Year | Heather Linden |
| Gym of the Year | City Kickboxing |
| Referee of the Year | Marc Goddard |
| Ringcard Girl of the Year | Brittney Palmer |
| Leading Man | Dana White (UFC) |
| Best Promotion | UFC |
| MMA Personality of the Year | Joe Rogan |
| Analyst of the Year | Michael Bisping |
| Best MMA Programming | Morning Kombat |
| MMA Media Source of the Year | MMA Fighting |
| MMA Journalist of the Year | Ariel Helwani |
| Fighting Spirit Award | Yaroslav Amosov |
These winners, along with many others, were celebrated for their contributions to the MMA industry.
