Fighter of the year is a 4 man race between

[Wand claude van-damme]

Stylistically he had nothing for kamaru who broke his jaws and nobody wants to see that again him getting his mouth broken again and especially not that soon

That was the best and most exciting fight of Colby or Usmans career. And personally thats the only fight i wanna see with colby in it

 

[Katsushyro]

Giblert burns also

 

[dragonsfly]

That was the best and most exciting fight of Colby or Usmans career. And personally thats the only fight i wanna see with colby in it

Meh! Hard pass for me. He has nothing for Kamaru. His out-sized plus superior striker and wrestler and not only that he got out-cardio'ed

 

[FIGHTING TALK]

So you’re saying that if he becomes 4-0 then he should get a mention however let’s mention him anyway despite having his first meaningful test ahead of him? Hmmmkay

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Those two haven't beaten one ranked fighter yet. Even if they do then Izzy has more ranked wins than them this year.

 

[Franklin U.]

1. Kevin Holland:

Currently at 4 wins 3 finishes this year. if he beats Jack Hermanson that makes it 5, with a win against a top 5 fighter. absolutely meteoric rise. in my opinion, a impressive win over Joker jack makes him a pretty clear fighter of the year choice.

2. Khamzat Chimaev

He obviously needs no introduction, very impressive and dominant fighter. Has won 3 fights this year, all in the first round, across multiple weight classes without absorbing any damage. much like holland, had a massive break out year, that is ending with a shot against a top 5 fighter.

3. Deiveson Figueiredo

After notching his 3rd straight finish this year at ufc 255, rumor has it that deiveson is looking for a quick turn around at ufc 256 to defend the belt again, if successful that will leave him at 4-0 for the year, with 3 finishes against top guys all in title fights.







So we're a month out who takes Fighter of the year this year? any other front runners I've missed?

Good work- didnt know that about Holland.
I mean if figgy does in fact make quick work of Moreno before year is out , it almost becomes rhetorical in nature.

 

[fortheo]

Deiveson Figueiredo is fighter of the year

I don't think it's even close. Look at the guys he's beating and how he's doing it....if he beats moreno next month it's a lock and there should be no debate

 

[RockyLockridge]

Jan Blachowicz deserves fighter of the year over Holland and Chimaev.

Won't consider it. He only has 2 wins two great wins but that's it. It's be just as easy to put Izzy, volknovski, shevchenko or yan

 

[RockyLockridge]

Those two haven't beaten one ranked fighter yet. Even if they do then Izzy has more ranked wins than them this year.

Yeah so? Only ranked wins count now? Winning 4-5 fights in a year is a very impressive feat. Based on activity alone. They are both going up against ranked fighters. You'll really give it to Izzy over these two even though he was in Izzy vs romero this year? Sorry but that's retarded

 

[RockyLockridge]

So you’re saying that if he becomes 4-0 then he should get a mention however let’s mention him anyway despite having his first meaningful test ahead of him? Hmmmkay

Do you have anyone else to mention? I'll grab a picture do a write up and put them on the list.

My requirements are that you fought at least 3 times, didn't lose and have fights against top opponents. Finishes help too

Last year I gave it to izzy for reference. 4-0, 2 finishes, two title fights no losses and a fight of the year candidate against kelvin

 

[dragonsfly]

Do you have anyone else to mention? I'll grab a picture do a write up and put them on the listm

His just a butthurt Leon Scott fan. Can't wait to see his boy starched for good

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Yeah so? Only ranked wins count now? Winning 4-5 fights in a year is a very impressive feat. Based on activity alone. They are both going up against ranked fighters. You'll really give it to Izzy over these two even though he was in Izzy vs romero this year? Sorry but that's retarded

You don't get fighter of the year based off beating Charlie Ontiveros and Darren Stewart.

 

[BFoe]

2020 is the Khamzat Chimaev year and not even close..

Funny enough he was nominated for another award today the swedish ''Athlete of the year''

People give me shit for it, but I’m with you. If Chimaev beats Edwards, he’s the Fighter of the Year. It would’ve been Gaethje if he’d beaten Khabib but obviously he did not. And Khabib himself only fought one time this year.
During these crazy COVID times, where we had no MMA and then chaotic short notice cards, Chimaev stepped up to fight any time, in multiple weight classes, and completely murk fools. If his first fight against a ranked opponent is a dominant win over the #3 guy, then he’s Fighter of the Year. No doubt.

 

[Deleted member 465145]

Remind me again, who has Khamzat beat? It’s probably Figueiredo since he’s more high profile than Holland but idk

 

[RockyLockridge]

You don't get fighter of the year based off beating Charlie Ontiveros and Darren Stewart.

But you should get it for playing patty cake with yoel?


Okay.

Holland has 2 more wins than that and is fighting a top 5 guy. Keep an open mind if he wins impressively is all I'm trying to say. Name 3 ufc fighters from the modern era who fought 5 times in a year, then narrow that list to anyone who won all 5 fights in a year. It's an impressive feat worth mention if he pulls it off.

 

[dragonsfly]

People give me shit for it, but I’m with you. If Chimaev beats Edwards, he’s the Fighter of the Year. It would’ve been Gaethje if he’d beaten Khabib but obviously he did not. And Khabib himself only fought one time this year.
During these crazy COVID times, where we had no MMA and then chaotic short notice cards, Chimaev stepped up to fight any time, in multiple weight classes, and completely murk fools. If his first fight against a ranked opponent is a dominant win over the #3 guy, then he’s Fighter of the Year. No doubt.

Without a doubt brudda! His been going with the famous method ''smesh everybuddy, take the bonus and drink the coconuts''

 

[Hellowhosthat]

But you should get it for playing patty cake with yoel?


Okay.

Holland has 2 more wins than that and is fighting a top 5 guy. Keep an open mind if he wins impressively is all I'm trying to say.

I don't think he can win it. If Figgy wins then he gets it, if he loses then I would actually give it to Brandon Moreno.

 

[Herwald]

Considering it's everyone's goal, winning the belt should trump activity, so Fig and Blach would be my forerunners.

I'm sure there are newcomer of the year awards like that for the other guys, like Zat.

 

[DarthChen731]

If Khamzat wins next fight it's hard not to pick him. Deiveson is a good choice tho

 

[RockyLockridge]

Giblert burns also

Only 2 wins I wouldn't consider him.