Voting is open for the 17th Annual Fighter’s Only World MMA Awards and Cage Warriors has once again found itself in the spotlight. Europe’s Leading MMA Organisation and its alumni have received nods in several categories, from Best Promotion to International Fighter of the Year, cementing its status as one of the world’s leading platforms for up-and-coming talent.
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Best Promotion: Cage Warriors
With another incredible 12 months of events in multiple countries, across multiple continents, from the intimate, stripped-back Unplugged events to jam-packed arena shows, under our belt, it should come as no surprise that Cage Warriors has once again secured a nomination for Promotion of the Year!
International Fighter of the Year: Paddy Pimblett
One of the promotion’s most recognisable alumni, it’s been quite the twelve months for Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett. The qualifying period saw him land two of his biggest career wins to date. A gruesome submission over King Green last Summer was followed up by a devastating stoppage of Michael Chandler. Now firmly entrenched in the lightweight top 10, ‘The Baddy’ is within touching distance of the gold.
Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis Fighter of the Year: Ilia Topuria
Speaking of the lightweight gold, there were no raised eyebrows when Ilia Topuria received a nod for the Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis Fighter of the Year award. Adding two all-time great wins to his ledger in the form of Max Holloway (to defend the featherweight title) and Charles Oliveira (to capture lightweight gold), both by way of bone-jarring knockouts no less, may well be enough to take home the gong.
Leading Man: Graham Boylan
El Presidente himself, the man who captains the good ship Cage Warriors has once again received a nomination as the sport’s leading man. With another year of successful events and athletes being developed to the UFC, Contender Series, Ultimate Fighter and more, the promotion continues to go from strength to strength under his watch.
Fighting Spirit Award: Jeff Brady
Last, and by certainly no means least, 2025 saw the Cage Warriors family say goodbye to our beloved brother Jeff Brady. Jeff was a true hero, selflessly giving his own life to save the lives of others. He will be missed not just as a colleague and friend, but as a shining light in the MMA community. May he rest in peace.
Voting for the 17th Annual Fighter’s Only World MMA Awards is open now!