We’d like to thank everyone that attended and sponsored the First Annual 2009 GeorgiaFighters.com MMA Awards Banquet. This was the first show that we put on and we’re just getting started!
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Many appreciations go out to GeorgiaFighters.com founder Ulli Pohl, Miller Lite, Active Production & Design, Fitness Depot of Douglasville and Toe2Toe. Without the sponsors the event would not have been able to happen. And special gratitude to Kyle Maynard for taking time out of his schedule to perform as our guest speaker.
What did you think about the awards banquet? What would you like to see us change for next year? Feedback is encouraged!
Full results are below:
Fans Pick Awards
| Male Fighter of the Year | Brian Bowles |
| Female Fighter of the Year | Katherine Johnson |
| Manager of the Year | Mammoth Sports & Entertainment |
| Trainer of the Year | Adam Singer |
| Trainer of the Year | Tony Tucci |
| Athletic Commissioner of the Year | Andy Foster |
| Gym of the Year | Ascension MMA |
| Fight of the Year | Tim Stout vs Brent Weedman |
| Promoter of the Year | Bullet Fight Gear |
| Comeback Fighter of the Year | Dave Mewborn |
| Most Improved Fighter of the Year | Cale Yarbrough |
| Matchmaker of the Year | Bullet Fight Gear |
| Rookie Fighter of the Year | Justin Barnwell |
| Knockout Artist of the Year | Brian Bowles |
| Knockout of the Year | Brian Bowles vs Miguel Torres |
| Submission of the Year | Brian Bowles vs Will Ribeiro |
| Upset of the Year | Brian Bowles vs Miguel Torres |
| Best Event of the Year | Bullet Fight Gear (2/21/09) |
| Most Influential People of the Year | Adam Singer |
| Most Influential People of the Year | Rory Singer |
| Most Influential People of the Year | Steve Headden |
| Breakthrough Fighter of the Year | Brian Bowles |
| Best Local Fight Tshirt of the Year | Eye Fight Productions |
| Best Local MMA Brand of the Year | Eye Fight Productions |
| Best MMA Media Source of the Year | GeorgiaFighters.com |
| Best MMA Journalist of the Year | Hunter Weeks |
| Ring Announcer of the Year | Southside Steve Rickman |
| Ticket Seller of the Year | Clay Harvison |
| Sponsor of the Year | Hooters |
| Veteran Medical Provider of the Year | Dr. Jeff Traub |
Critics Choice Awards
| Male Fighter of the Year | Brian Bowles |
| Female Fighter of the Year | Lissa Braverman |
| Manager of the Year | Mammoth Sports & Entertainment |
| Trainer of the Year | Adam Singer |
| Trainer of the Year | Roberto Traven |
| Athletic Commissioner of the Year | Andy Foster |
| Gym of the Year | The HardCore Gym |
| Fight of the Year | Tonya Reyes vs Lizzy Miller |
| Promoter of the Year | Steve Mudder/Amy Lynn’s Full Throttle Entertainment and David Oblas’ Undisputed Productions |
| Comeback Fighter of the Year | Dave Mewborn |
| Most Improved Fighter of the Year | Cale Yarbrough |
| Matchmaker of the Year | Steve Mudder/Amy Lynn’s Full Throttle Entertainment and David Oblas’ Undisputed Productions |
| Rookie Fighter of the Year | Chris Calhoun |
| Knockout Artist of the Year | Brian Bowles |
| Knockout of the Year | Brian Bowles vs Miguel Torres |
| Submission of the Year | Brian Bowles vs Will Ribeiro |
| Upset of the Year | Brian Bowles vs Miguel Torres |
| Best Event of the Year | Wild Bill’s Fight Night that benefitted Toys For Tots |
| Most Influential People of the Year | Adam Singer |
| Most Influential People of the Year | David Oblas |
| Most Influential People of the Year | Steve Headden |
| Breakthrough Fighter of the Year | Brian Bowles |
| Best Local Fight Tshirt of the Year | Bullet Fight Gear |
| Best Local MMA Brand of the Year | X3 Sports |
| Best MMA Media Source of the Year | GeorgiaFighters.com |
| Best MMA Journalist of the Year | Jose Santiago |
| Ring Announcer of the Year | Southside Steve Rickman |
| Ticket Seller of the Year | Clay Harvison |
| Sponsor of the Year | Hooters |
| Veteran Medical Provider of the Year | Dr. Jeff Traub |
Special Recognition Awards
| Undefeated Club | Marius Cujba |
| Brian Bowles | |
| Byron Bloodworth | |
| Clint Hester | |
| Ethan Garrison | |
| Jacob de la Rosa | |
| James Thorpe | |
| John Quieroz | |
| Pete Snider | |
| Sonny South | |
| Stephen Bass | |
| Warren Thompson | |
| Hall of Fame | Adam Singer |
| Andy Foster | |
| Cam McHargue | |
| Forrest Griffin | |
| Gary Brown | |
| George Allen | |
| Matthew Waller | |
| Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti | |
| Rory Singer | |
| Steve Headden | |
| Tony Tucci | |
| Ambulance Service Provider of the Year | Ray Warren |
| Insurance Provider of the Year | Integrity Insurance Partners, Inc. |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Kyle Maynard |
