Welcome to “This Week in MMAmania.com,” Maniacs!
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 …
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 19: Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal attend the “Road House” New York Premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on March 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Getty Images
Last week, the story that got the most eyeballs was Conor McGregor getting replaced in the upcoming Road House sequel by none other than Dustin Poirier … and a bunch of other fighters (details here).
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 16: Drakkar Klose warms up prior to his fight during the UFC 319 event at the United Center on August 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)
In the wake of the latest UFC gambling scandal that is currently ongoing, UFC fighter Drakkar Klose offered his services to snitch on other fighters who may be throwing fights — our readers had some thoughts.
Michael Johnson is the best fighter on the planet at times, and the worst fighter … no in between.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – MARCH 29: Vince Morales prepares to face Raul Rosas Jr. in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at CDMX Arena on March 29, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Fighter ‘Comment of the Week’ — He said what?!?!?!
Literally a day after Issac Dulgarian got the FBI called on him for alleged fight fixing, multiple fighters like Vince Morales came out on social media to admit they were approached the throw fights.
(They all retracted and said it was just ‘jokes’)
Shara Magomedov missed out on the latest UFC 321 fight card and should return in 2026. Who should he fight?
Shoutout to Spockling6 for asking the question.
The face of a man who made one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC have a boring, forgetful fight.
Shame on you, Jamall Emmers! (Get your money though).
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 08: Jamall Emmers reacts after a victory against Hyder Amil of the Philippines in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 08, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Unseen ‘Knockout of the Week’
Sheesh. What a knockout from a Khamzat Chimaev lookalike.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 08: Randy Brown of Jamaica protests after the stoppage of his welterweight fight against Gabriel Bonfim of Brazil during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 08, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Best ‘Prediction of the Week’
None of our readers made predictions for the forgettable UFC Vegas 111 … which is understandable. Hopefully, we get some for UFC 322!
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 07: Tecia Pennington poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at UFC APEX on November 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Random ‘Stat or Face of the Week’
Tecia Pennington teased her retirement after her loss at UFC Vegas 111. He only has two finishes in her 19-fight UFC career — all the rest have been decision wins or losses.
Fight Announcement of the Week:
A Featherweight banger has been added to the last UFC card of the year as Giga Chikadze puts his ranking on the line against Kevin Vallejos.
This Past Week in MMA History:
Arguably, the best fight card of all time went down eight years ago and a lot of stuff went down.
In the main event, Georges St-Pierre came out of retirement to win the UFC Middleweight title by tapping Michael Bisping.
In the co-main event, T.J. Dillashaw regained his UFC Bantamweight title by knocking out former teammate and future heated rival Cody Garbrandt.
In the third title, Rose Namajunas …. never mind.
THUG ROSE! THUG ROSE! THUG ROSE!
Also on the UFC 217 main card, Paulo Costa retired Johny Hendricks from the UFC.
Another banger Madison Square Garden card happened two years ago, and it was memorable.
Firstly, Alex Pereira made his UFC debut on UFC 268 … and we all know the run he went on after.
Ian Garry also made his UFC debut, knocking out Jordan Williams.
Michael Chander vs. Justin Gaethje also took place on this card and won Fight of the Year.
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