On the Mat.com recently announced their annual "Best of" awards for 2007 and we thought the topic was worth some examination. The editorial staff of OTM (i.e. Gumby) came on board with co-host Dan and I to give this important topic the discourse it deserves.

* Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Player of the Year: Rafael Lovato Jr.
* MMA Fighter of the Year: Anderson Silva
* Female Combat Sports Athlete of the Year: Hannette Quadros Staack
* BJJ / Grappling Instructor of the Year: Cleber Luciano
* Submission Grappler of the Year: Alexandre "Xande" Ribeiro