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As you know, MMAmania.com churns out a ridiculous amount of stories weekly. And if you don’t refresh this site constantly, you might just miss an amazing story. Or, if you don’t go read the comments section on each story, you might miss a wisecrack that will leave you LOL’ing.
But, don’t trip — we’ve got you covered. This weekly article will recap the best of MMAmania.com, reviewing the most-read stories, comments, social media posts, etc.
So, sit back and take a gander at the madness of the week that was …
Last week, the story that got the most eyeballs was Sam Alvey’s fight week and then his eventual brutal downfall.
Women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano is back in the gym. Maybe she’s training for a Ronda Rousey super fight, or maybe she’s just getting in shape from missing out on those Disney checks.
Nevertheless, our lovely readers couldn’t care less.
Petr Yan looked incredible at UFC 323 and had masterful takedown defense (watch highlights).
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 12: Dominick Cruz anchors the broadcast during the UFC 284 event at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Fighter ‘Comment of the Week’ — He said what?!?!?!
There were a lot of nominees for some dumb things said this week, but I must highlight Dominick Cruz’s all-timer take again.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 06: Henry Cejudo of the United States (R) fights against Payton Talbott of the United States in a bantamweight bout during UFC 323 at T-Mobile Arena on December 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) Getty Images
Unseen ‘Knockout of the Week’
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 15: (R-L) Benoit Saint Denis of France knocks out Beneil Dariush of Iran in a lightweight fight during the UFC 322 event at Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Best ‘Prediction of the Week’
Take a bow, The_Citadel, you absolutely nailed Manuel Torres by first-round knockout … I hope you put money on it.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 06:Joshua Van of Myanmar reacts to his TKO win in the UFC flyweight championship fight during the UFC 323 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Random ‘Stat or Fact of the Week’
Joshua Van is the first UFC champion who was born in the 2000s.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 05: (L-R) Opponents Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira face off during the UFC It’s On Seasonal Press Conference at T-Mobile Arena on December 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Fight Announcement of the Week:
The first three numbered events for 2026 have been announced — and it is safe to say, UFC is gearing up its Paramount debut with straight heat.
Dan Hooker vs. BSD?? Charles Oliveira vs. Max Holloway? Hell yeah.
This Past Week in MMA History:
TUF 26 Finale – Dec. 1, 2017
Arguably, the worst UFC champion of all time was crowned in 2017, when Nicco Montano (remember her?) defeated Roxanne Modafferi in the TUF 26 finale.
In the co-main event on the same card, Sean O’Malley made his UFC debut, winning a unanimous decision.
UFC Austin – Dec. 2, 2023
Austin, Texas, got an absolutely violent card in 2023.
In the main event, Arman Tsarukyan starched Beneil Dariush in 64 seconds.
In the co-main event, Jalin Turner put an extra beating on King Green, thanks to the moron referee.
There were also two vicious slam knockouts in a row.
The highly anticipated rematch between Max Holloway and Jose Aldo took place at UFC 218, and it was one-way traffic for “Blessed.”
In the co-main event, Francis Ngannou delivered on the most vicious knockouts in UFC history.
TUF 24 Finale – Dec. 3, 2016
Demetrious Johnson ended up winning a dominant unanimous decision over Tim Elliott in the TUF 24 Finale, but he got into a lot of trouble in the first round.
TUF 10 Finale – Dec. 5, 2009
Roy Nelson won TUF 10 by knocking out Brendan Schaub in the main event of the finale.
In the co-main event, Jon Jones suffered his only UFC debut … via disqualification.
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