McGregor and Holm were awarded by ESPN. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (Disclosure/UFC)
MMA representatives emerged victorious at the ESPY Awards, an award held by the North American broadcaster “ESPN” last Wednesday night (13), in Los Angeles, in the United States. Conor McGregor e Holly holm They were two of the highlights of the night and won in their categories.
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The Irishman was considered “Fighter of the Year” in 2015 according to popular voting. McGregor surpassed fellow Ultimate champion Robbie Lawler and boxers Gennady Golovkin, Canelo Alvarez placeholder image and Roman Gonzalez to take the prize.
Holm, on the other hand, starred in “Surprise of the Year” for his knockout over Ronda Rousey at UFC 193, in November 2015. The American got the better of tennis player Roberta Vinci, who beat Serena Williams at the US Open, and Middle Tennessee, who defeated Michigan State in the North American college basketball championship.
McGregor and Holm, however, were defeated in other categories in which they competed. The featherweight champion lost to baseball player Jake Arrieta as “Newcomer of the Year”, while the American was surpassed by quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rogers, as author of the “Play of the Year”.
With more prizes in their pockets, McGregor and Holm are preparing to return to the UFC octagon in the coming weeks. On the 23rd, the former champion faces Valentina Shevchenko at UFC on FOX 20; On August 20th, McGregor will have a rematch against Nate diaz in the main fight of UFC 202.
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