The 2023 MMA Hour Awards Show! Plus Conor McGregor is back, UFC 300 preview

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani takes a closer look at Conor McGregor’s fight announcement and what this means for UFC 300. The panel weighs in on the news and what could be the main event for UFC 300.

They also recap the “Day of Reckoning,” the upcoming fight slate for Saudi Arabia, Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua possible fight, Jake Paul’s next fight, and more.

Ariel and panel then reveal their winners for the following awards:

Knockout of the Year

Submission of the Year

Breakout Fighter of the Year

Most Improved Fighter of the Year

Coach of the Year

Event of the Year

Crowd of the Year

Walkout of the Year

Promo of the Year

Poster of the Year

Photo of the Year

Social User of the Year

Bad Beat of the Year

Underdog of the Year

Lock of the Year

Most Profitable Fighter of the Year

Comeback of the Year

Comeback Fighter of the Year

Upset of the Year

Rivalry of the Year

Story of the Year

Feel Good Moment of the Year

Round of the Year

Fight of the Year

Female Fighter of the Year

Male Fighter of the Year

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