Winner: Eric Nicksick (Xtreme Couture) Not one for the spotlight, Nicksick flew under the radar of most for Coach of the Year. However since taking over at Xtreme Couture, the number of UFC athletes training under his guidance has increased dramatically.… Continue Reading
Return of the Year: Cody Garbrandt (UFC) Former Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt entered the year on a three-fight losing skid. His last win was over Dominick Cruz in 2016. He had only competed once per calendar year following that victory.… Continue Reading
Winner: Chase Hooper (UFC) The comeback of the year could have gone to several of the nominees mentioned below. Chase Hooper is the most deserving given how frequently he was written off throughout the fight. Barrett had been dominating the… Continue Reading
Winner: UFC The most challenging year in the history of the sport of mixed martial arts had to be 2020. Throughout it all, only a few organizations were able to continue to put on events. Bellator had a great year… Continue Reading