World MMA Awards
The World MMA Awards are awards presented by Fighters Only magazine to honor exceptional performance in various aspects of mixed martial arts. Winners are presented with the Fighters Only silver statuette. The World MMA Awards are divided into over twenty categories. The first World MMA Awards ceremony was held in 2008. From their inception to the present, award winners have been chosen through online fan voting. It is the most prestigious award event in the world of MMA.
Active award categories
Fighters
- From 2010, Fighter of the Year was awarded as The Charles 'Mask' Lewis Fighter of the Year in commemoration of Tapout co-founder Charles Lewis Jr.
- From 2010, European Fighter of the Year was awarded as International Fighter of the Year, to the leading MMA fighter from outside of the Americas.
Training, In-ring
- From 2012, Coach of the Year was awarded as The Shawn Tompkins Coach of the Year in commemoration of trainer Shawn Tompkins.
Media
- From 2010, Best Media Coverage was awarded as Media Source of the Year.
Defunct award categories
MMA Clothing &; Equipment Brand of the Year
Best MMA Brand
- 2008 Ultimate Fighting Championship
- 2009 TapouT
Most Memorable Ring Entrance
- 2010 Jason Miller
- 2011 Jason Miller
Best Lifestyle Clothing Brand
Best Overall Clothing.- 2008 TapouT
- 2009 TapouT
Best Technical Clothing Brand
Best MMA Shorts.
- 2008 Sprawl
- 2009 TapouT
Best Technical Clothing Brand.
Best Technical Equipment
Best MMA Gloves.- 2008 Fairtex
- 2009 UFC / Century