George Tragos Award
The George Tragos Award is presented to an exceptionally competitive wrestler who adapted his or her wrestling skills and competitive nature to excel in mixed martial arts. It is named in honor of George Tragos, who was one of the most feared submission wrestlers during the 1920s and 1930s.
Don Frye
Year: 2024
Award: George Tragos Award
Location: Waterloo
Sara McMann
Year: 2023
Award: George Tragos Award
Location: Waterloo
Ken Shamrock
Year: 2021
Award: George Tragos Award
Location: Waterloo
Daniel Cormier
Year: 2019
Award: George Tragos Award
Location: Waterloo
Ben Askren
Year: 2018
Award: George Tragos Award
Location: Waterloo
Mike VanArsdale
Year: 2017
Award: George Tragos Award
Location: Waterloo
Chael Sonnen
Year: 2016
Award: George Tragos Award
Location: Waterloo
Matt Lindland
Year: 2015
Award: George Tragos Award
Location: Waterloo
Randy Couture
Year: 2014
Award: George Tragos Award
Location: Waterloo
Matt Hughes
Year: 2013
Award: George Tragos Award
Location: Waterloo
Dan Severn
Year: 2012
Award: George Tragos Award
Location: Waterloo
Pat Miletich
Year: 2011
Award: George Tragos Award
Location: Waterloo
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