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Conor McGregor, Amanda Nunes Among 2017 World MMA Award Nominees
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Conor McGregor, Amanda Nunes Among 2017 World MMA Award Nominees

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 9:08 p.m. ET

The nominees for the 2017 World MMA Awards have been announced and there is a long list of usual suspects among them.

It’s that time of year again when the last 365 day’s of blood sweat and tears put into the beautiful world of MMA from fighters, trainers, referees and media is recognized at the Fighters Only World MMA Awards.

Fighters, media outlets, journalists and trainers from all walks of life and promotions are among those nominated. The list of nominees was released on Monday afternoon and the names of the fighters who are up for awards are of no real surprise.

This is the ninth installment of the award ceremony and it will take place on March 2nd inside the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.

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The full list of the 2017 World MMA Awards athlete nominees can be found below.

Charles ‘mask’ Lewis 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

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                    Stars from the UFC, Bellator, RFA and Legacy FC have all thrown their respective names into the hat with some fantastic performances through out 2016. While it is amazing to see the smaller shows and their talent being recognized the UFC has more nominees than any other.

                    Are we surprised? No, not really.

                    To see the full list of the 2017 World MMA Awards Nominees including coaches, referees and ring card girls of the year, do do by clicking here.

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