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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.
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So, sit back and take a gander at the madness of the week that was …
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – JANUARY 03: Jake Paul looks on during a bantamweight bout between Ebanie Bridges and Alexis Araiza at Coliseo Roberto Clemente on January 03, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Ricardo Arduengo/Getty Images) Getty Images
Last week, the story that garnered the most eyeballs was Jake Paul’s indefinite suspension following his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 15: Bo Nickal is interviewed following his win in a middleweight fight during the UFC 322 event at Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
During the RAF pre-fight press conference, Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold teamed up to clown Bo Nickal — well, our readers decided to get them back.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: Sean O’Malley of the United States looks on following his fight against Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia for the bantamweight title during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Getty Images
Fighter ‘Comment of the Week’ — He said what?!?!?!
Sean O’Malley is teasing retirement at the age of 31 — which could be true, or he could just be trying to keep his name in the news cycle.
Arman Tsarukyan absolutely ran over Lance Palmer at RAF 05 (click the arrow for another picture).
Unseen ‘Knockout of the Week’
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES – NOVEMBER 11: The United States Capitol building is seen in Washington D.C., United States, on November 11, 2025. The US Senate passed legislation Monday to end the longest-ever government shutdown and sent it to the House of Representatives for final approval, which is now in its 42nd day. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu via Getty Images
Random ‘Stat or Fact of the Week’
The average person will spend about six months of their life waiting for red lights to turn green.
Best ‘Feed’ Post of the Week:
Shoutout Igl00Man for creating ‘predictions for who will end 2026 as the champion of every division.’
Fight Announcement of the Week:
One of the breakout fighters from last year, Quillan Salkilld, is returning in two weeks.
This Past Week in MMA History:
UFC 18: The Road to the Heavyweight Title – Jan. 8, 1999
UFC 18 was the first event where the initials ‘UFC’ replaced ‘The Ultimate Fighting Championship’ in the logo.
On the card, Bas Rutten made his UFC debut and USA debut against Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, stopping him in 14 minutes.
Evan Tanner also made his UFC debut at UFC 18.
UFC 35: Throwdown – Jan. 11, 2002
In the main event of UFC 35, Jens Pulver defeated B.J. Penn for the Lightweight title. (This was the first UFC event to be headlined by a Lightweight fight).
UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz – Jan. 11, 2010
Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz rematched after their TUF bout in 2010, and Maynard took a split decision.
On the same card, Rory MacDonald made his UFC debutagainst Mike Guymon.
UFC Vegas 101: Dern vs. Ribas – Jan. 11, 2025
Just last year, Mackenzie Dern tapped out Amanda Ribas in their main event rematch — and in hindsight, this win got Dern her vacant title shot.
On the same card, Cesar Almeida smoked Abdul Razak Alhassan with a brutal punch.
Also on the card, Puna Soriano knocked out Uros Medic in just 31 seconds.
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