Like any other year-end award, “Comeback Fighter of the Year” is subjective. The distinction usually goes to a fighter that overcame the odds to resurrect a spiraling career, or an athlete that returned from a debilitating injury in impressive fashion. It could go to a veteran putting together their last run at a title shot
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2014 Comeback Fighter of the Year: Dominick Cruz and Matt Grice Take Co-Honors – MMA Weekly