The 2015 World MMA Awards took place at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian in Las Vegas. At the MMA awards it features MMA’s leading athletes, executives and personalities will once again be joined by a whole host of celebrity fans and iconic sports stars to celebrate the greatest moments and achievements in mixed martial arts from 2014. With a couple of weeks still to run, 2014 has been known as the ‘Year of the Upset’ in MMA with underdog success stories running strongly throughout the year. And along with our favorite highlight reel finishes. Lets give a great big congrats to all the winners.
Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis Fighter of the Year
Robbie Lawler
Female Fighter of the Year
Ronda Rousey
Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
Kelvin Gastelum
International Fighter of the Year
Conor McGregor
Fight of the Year
José Aldo vs. Chad Mendes II (UFC 179)
Knockout of the Year
Mark Hunt vs. Roy Nelson (UFC Fight Night 52)
Submission of the Year
Ben Saunders vs. Chris Heatherly (UFC Fight Night 49)
Comeback of the Year
Dominick Cruz (career)
Upset of the Year – New Award
TJ Dillashaw vs. Renan Barao (UFC 173)
Shawn Tompkins Coach of the Year
Duane Ludwig
Gym of the Year
Team Alpha Male
Trainer of the Year
Mike Dolce
Referee of the Year
Herb Dean
Ringcard Girl of the Year
Arianny Celeste
Leading Man of the Year
Dana White
Personality of the Year
Joe Rogan
Best Promotion
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Best Lifestyle Clothing Brand
Bad Boy
Best Technical Clothing Brand
Venum
Best Technical Equipment
Everlast
MMA Media Source of the Year
MMA Junkie
MMA Journalist of the Year
Ariel Helwani
Lifetime Achievement Award: Burt Watson
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