ESPN has unveiled the nominees for their prestigious ESPY awards show, and the UFC was well represented with four fighters earning nominations.
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ESPN has unveiled the nominees for their prestigious ESPY awards show, and the UFC was well represented with four fighters earning nominations. Among the contenders are esteemed champions Jon Jones, Leon Edwards, Amanda Nunes, and Islam Makhachev, who have made their mark in the octagon with their exceptional skills and achievements.
Jones and Edwards shine with dual nominations in different categories at the ESPY Awards. Alongside their nomination for Best MMA Fighter, Jones secures a spot in the prestigious Best Comeback Athlete category, while Edwards impresses with a nomination for Best Championship Performance.
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UFC 285 witnessed the triumphant return of Jones, who emerged from a three-year hiatus with a resounding victory. He swiftly defeated Ciryl Gane in the opening round, securing the vacant UFC heavyweight title and solidifying his status as a two-division UFC champion. This momentous achievement marked Jones’ exceptional comeback and showcased his unrivaled skills in the octagon.
Edwards secured the UFC welterweight championship by delivering a spectacular knockout victory over former champion Kamaru Usman during the main event of UFC 278 in 2022. The fifth-round finish marked a dramatic culmination of Edwards’ pursuit for the title. He successfully defended his championship six months later in a highly anticipated rematch against Usman at UFC 286.
Regarded by many as the epitome of greatness, Amanda Nunes, a fighter celebrated as one of the greatest in the history of the sport, bid farewell to the octagon following her successful defense of the 135-pound championship against Irene Aldana at UFC 289 on June 10. Her remarkable career, transcending gender distinctions, solidified her status as an iconic figure in combat sports.
In a swift and dominant display of skill, Makhachev claimed the lightweight championship by defeating Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in October. Maintaining his momentum, he successfully defended his title in a captivating matchup against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in February.
The prestigious ESPY awards show, which originated in 1993, is set to take place on July 12 in Los Angeles.
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