MMA midyear awards highlight top candidates ahead of UFC Freedom
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:52 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
As the MMA midyear awards approach, several candidates are being considered for fight, knockout, and submission of the year. This evaluation comes just ahead of the UFC Freedom event, generating interest among fans and analysts in the performances seen so far this year. The awards will provide a platform to recognize outstanding achievements within the sport. Various fights and performances will be scrutinized as the midyear review unpacks what has unfolded in the octagon. The awards will culminate in a decision regarding the most outstanding moments in MMA by the end of June.
- •Candidates for fight, knockout, and submission of the year are emerging.
- •Recognition of key performances will happen before UFC Freedom.
- •Fighters will be evaluated based on their achievements this year.
- •The awards are set to conclude at the end of June.
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"Viable candidates for fight, knockout and submission of the year have emerged before July.
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