The 16th annual Fighters Only World MMA Awards is locked in for Thursday, December 5 in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada.

At The Theater in Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, celebrities, personalities, industry executives and of course, the best of the best in mixed martial arts, will gather to celebrate the incredible achievements that took place between July 2023 and June 2024.

Fighters Only Founder and CEO Rob Hewitt recently announced the news that the event will be returning to The Theater at Virgin Hotels with the following statement:

"The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has a long history in the sport of mixed martial arts, hosting numerous live events from the UFC and WEC, as well as two previous Fighters Only World MMA Awards ceremonies - including our very first live event - and we are thrilled to partner with the team at this world-class property once again," Hewitt said.

"Just as the sport of mixed martial arts continues to grow around the globe, The Fighters Only World MMA Awards has done the same, as well, and I'm proud to say this year's awards received more votes than any previous edition, thanks to the incredible fanbase of this sport."

"Mixed martial arts is an incredible sport, but it's the fans who truly make it such an unparalleled experience, and participation in voting continues to make the Fighters Only World MMA Awards the most prestigious award in our sport. We look forward to welcoming our nominees, special guests, industry peers, and VIPs back to the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on December 5 to celebrate our sport at the 16th Annual Fighters Only World MMA Awards."

Further information on tickets, broadcasting details and other exciting announcements are still to come. Fans can see a full list of this year's nominees by heading over to WorldMMAAwards.com