Welcome, Maniacs! “This Week in MMAmania.com” is BACK.
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 …
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Article of the Week
Last week, the story that attracted the most eyeballs was Israel Adesanya’s coach, Eugene Bareman, revealing that “The Last Stylebender” may have secretly walked away from the sport, and if he did, we have been blessed.
MMAmania.com ‘Comment(s) of the Week:’
UFC signed former Bellator MMA star, Aaron Pico, to a contract last week (YAY!) But, unfortunately for him, he’ll be the second-most famous Pico in UFC history, as pointed out by MMAmania.com user, Motivated_BJ.
Ever wanted to know whatPaddy Pimblett’s trash talk means? Well, MMAmania.com user, khorkalba,gave everyone a translation of his lingo:
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After Jean Silva demolished Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314 (re-watch it here), MMAmania.com user, Northern to the Bone, hit him with this (another savage Mitchell burn is coming).
MMA Mania ‘Tweet of the Week:’
Good ol’ Donny Trump gave Robert F. Kennedy’s wife, Cheryl Hines, the cold shoulder after making his entrance to UFC 314.
MMA Mania ‘Fan-Tweet of the Week:’
I mean, it doesn’t get more brutal than this … (actually it does):
Tapped out early when shit got real just like his buddy Hitler
— Kairos (@KAIROSMMA2) April 13, 2025
Fighter ‘Comment of the Week:’
Okay, the last thing about Mitchell, I promise …
During UFC 314 media day, “Thug Nasty” was asked by comedian and content creator, Jon-Bernard Kairouz, to pick a new nickname, and he opted to go with “White Power:”
Picture of the Week:
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WOOF WOOF WOOF!!! (taken by Megan Briggs)
Unseen ‘Knockout of the Week:’
A rare sight: a Heavyweight head kick!
Random ‘Stat of the Week:’
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Alexander Volkanovski broke a record and a curse.
Indeed, He became the first fighter in UFC history to win an undisputed championship after back-to-back losses and the first male fighter under 155 pounds to win a title over the age of 35.
Best ‘Prediction of the Week:’
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Well, I screwed up my “Weekend Lock,” :( But, MMAMania.com user Igl00Man nailed this prediction on UFC 314’s “Prelims.”
Fight Announcement of the Week:
Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill vs.Khalil RountreeJr. has been rebooked for UFC Baku on June 21, 2025, in Azerbaijan.
It’s kind of a weird spot for this 205 heater. Wouldn’t this fight make more sense for UFC Atlanta?
This Past Week in MMA History:
UFC 223
April 7, 2018
Khabib Nurmagomedov became UFC Lightweight champion at UFC 223, defeating Al Iaquinta via unanimous decision.
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UFC 287
April 8, 2023
Israel Adesanya finally exacted his revenge on Alex Pereira by flatlining him in Miami:
April 8 – UFC 287
Israel Adesanya defeats Alex Pereira via KO (Counter Right) in the 2nd
Izzy gets his revenge and wins back the Middleweight Championship. One of the greatest celebrations in sports history
This should win an ESPY pic.twitter.com/RVOttUlP6L
— The Octagon Obsessed (@octagonobsessed) June 19, 2023
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
April 9, 2005
What more can be said? This fight saved UFC and made it the juggernaut that is currently is:
UFC 300
April 13, 2024
Last year, Max Holloway knocked out Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 … and it was glorious:
UFC 69
April 7, 2007
The biggest upset in the history of UFC at the time, and if it isn’t still, it’s right up there. Matt Serra TKO’s the indomitable Georges St-Pierre to win UFC’s Welterweight title and shock the world at a +1100 underdog.
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