{"id":76294,"date":"2025-08-18T01:21:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T01:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/76294\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T01:21:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T01:21:13","slug":"best-of-the-best-mmamanias-weekly-ufc-mma-roundup-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/76294\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of the Best: MMAmania\u2019s Weekly UFC\/MMA Roundup & Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to \u201cThis Week in MMAmania.com<\/a>,\u201d Maniacs!<\/p>\n

As you know, MMAmania.com<\/a> churns out a ridiculous amount of stories weekly. And if you don\u2019t refresh this site constantly, you might just miss an amazing story<\/a>. Or, if you don\u2019t go read the comments section on each story, you might miss a wisecrack that will leave you LOL\u2019ing.<\/p>\n

But, don\u2019t trip \u2014 we\u2019ve got you covered. This weekly article will recap the best of MMAmania.com<\/a>, reviewing the most-read stories, comments, social media posts, etc.<\/p>\n

So, sit back and take a gander at the madness of the week that was …<\/p>\n

\"CHICAGO,<\/a><\/p>\n

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 15: Khamzat Chimaev of Russia poses on the scale during the UFC 319 ceremonial weigh-in at Radius Chicago on August 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ed Mulholland\/Zuffa LLC)<\/p>\n

Last week, the story that attracted the most eyeballs<\/a> here at MMAmania.com<\/a> was fight fans panicking<\/a> when Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus du Plessis met each other for the first time.<\/p>\n

Well, they were right to panic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"CHONGQING,<\/a><\/p>\n

CHONGQING, CHINA – MAY 06: In this photo illustration, the logo of Paramount Global is displayed on a smartphone screen, with the company\u2019s iconic mountain-and-stars branding in the background, on May 06, 2025, in Chongqing, China. Paramount Global is a major American media and entertainment conglomerate known for producing and distributing film, television, and streaming content through its various subsidiaries including Paramount Pictures and CBS. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n

Ding-dong, UFC on ESPN+ is DEAD (thank god). If you were under a rock this week, starting in 2026, UFC will be streaming all of its events on Paramount+, meaning pay-per-view is no more.<\/p>\n

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User Ramon Suarez got jokes<\/p>\n

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Fighter \u2018Comment of the Week\u2019<\/p>\n

Dan Hooker buried<\/a> Charles Oliveira this week for accusing him of turning down a fight in UFC Rio \u2014 \u201cHis brain is mashed potatoes<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know if you missed it, but \u201cThe Feed<\/a>\u201d is brand new, fan-oriented section on MMAmania.com<\/a> for YOU to post discussion topics, breaking news or just about anything combat sports-related.<\/p>\n

Igl00Man sparked an interesting conversation<\/a>: \u201cWhich fighter would have had more success if they changed division sooner?\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

The correct answer is Rumble Johnson \u2026 right?<\/p>\n

DDP got dominated, and this picture perfectly encapsulates the beating<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"CHICAGO,<\/a><\/p>\n

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 16: Khamzat Chimaev of Russia takes down Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa in the UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 319 event at the United Center on August 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Cooper Neill\/Zuffa LLC)<\/p>\n

Unseen \u2018Knockout of the Week\u2019<\/p>\n

That elbow sounded like a baseball bat<\/p>\n

Best \u2018Prediction of the Week\u2019<\/p>\n

Take a bow, HellsKitchenResident, you called Aaron Pico getting iced<\/a> (watch it<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"CHICAGO,<\/a><\/p>\n

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 15: Edson Barboza of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC 319 ceremonial weigh-in at Radius Chicago on August 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ed Mulholland\/Zuffa LLC)<\/p>\n

Random \u2018Stat of the Week\u2019<\/p>\n

It flew under the radar this week, but after eight fights at Featherweight, Edson Barboza returned to the Lightweight division, where he already had an awesome run. \u2014 (He lost<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Fight Announcement of the Week:<\/p>\n

One of the best prospects<\/a>, Losene Keita, has signed with UFC \u2026 and he\u2019ll make his debut<\/a> against Patricio Pitbull at UFC Paris.<\/p>\n

This Past Week in MMA History:<\/p>\n

UFC San Diego <\/a>– Aug. 13, 2022<\/p>\n

We did know at the time, but Dominick Cruz\u2019s final fight came against Marlon Vera, in his adopted hometown of San Diego.<\/p>\n

UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle<\/a> – Aug. 14, 2011<\/p>\n

Speaking of retirements, one of the best retirements of all time came when Chris Lytle tapped Dan Hardy.
At the weigh-ins, Lytle handed White a thank-you letter and let him know he was retiring after this bout.<\/p>\n

On the same card, Donald Cerrone scored his first TKO finish inside the Octagon against Charles Oliveira.<\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t know I would be writing about three retirements in this week\u2019s segment, but here we are. At UFC 252, Stipe Miocic defeated Daniel Cormier, retiring him in their trilogy bout.<\/p>\n

On the same card, \u201cChito\u201d handed Sean O\u2019Malley his first professional loss.<\/p>\n

ee you guys next week! And be sure to peep those comments sections. Who knows, you might just be highlighted among the \u201cBest of the Best\u201d around these parts.<\/p>\n

Remember to follow MMAmania.com<\/a> on socials, too:<\/p>\n

o checkout UFC\u2019s upcoming schedule of events click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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