Best of the Best: MMAmania.com’s UFC/MMA week in review – UFC 324 loses a huge fight
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 …
Article of the Week
Last week, the story that garnered the most eyeballs was the devastating news that Kayla Harrison was forced to pull out of her scheduled title fight against Amanda Nunes due to a nasty neck injury.
MMAmania.com ‘Comment(s) of the Week’
Mohammad Usman, brother of former UFC champion Kamaru Usman, got popped for elevated levels of testosterone and got suspended until 2028.
Well, he issued a statement, and our lovely readers let him have it.
Tweet(s) of the Week:
Justin Gaethje listed his UFC Mount Rushmore.
Fighter ‘Comment of the Week’ — He said what?!?!?!
UFC knockout artist Joe Pyfer wants to be the first fighter to “stop” Israel Adesanya “in a really bad way.”
I guess he didn’t see the three other times that Adesanya was stopped inside the Octagon.
Picture of the Week
Gotta feel bad for Josh Allen, who got knocked out of the playoffs yet again.
Unseen ‘Finish of the Week’
?Former UFC Middleweight Krzysztof Jotko has continued to win in his post-UFC career.
Random ‘Stat or Fact of the Week’
The world’s oldest dog lived to 29.5 years old — his name was Bluey, an Australian cattle dog.
Best ‘Feed’ Post of the Week:
Shoutout The_Citadel for creating ‘Guess the White House Card.’
Fight Announcement of the Week:
Josh Emmett will headline his fifth UFC fight card; unfortunately, he’s taking on one of the best prospects on the roster — Kevin Vallejos.
This Past Week in MMA History:
UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes – Jan. 14, 2012
In the main event of UFC 142, Jose Aldo knocked out Chad Mendes with a brutal knee and then gave us one of the most iconic post-fight celebrations of all time when he jumped into the Rio de Janeiro crowd.
UFC 142 also had one of the best knockouts of all time.
UFC St. Louis: Stephens vs. Choi – Jan. 14, 2018
I’m not going to lie, I totally forgot that Jeremy Stephens and Doo-ho Choi fought in 2018 — but after rewatching the fight, it was a banger for as long as it lasted. (Stephens stopped him in the second round).
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn – Jan. 15, 2017
For some reason, UFC booked Yair Rodriguez vs. B.J. Penn … after Penn came back from a three-year retirement. It did not go well for Penn.
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou – Jan. 15, 2014
Luke Rockhold may have lost his highly anticipated UFC debut, but eight months later, he scored his first promotional win by stopping Costas Philippou — remember him?
UFC on ABC 1: Holloway vs. Kattar – Jan. 16, 2021
In 2021, UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar made history as the first mixed martial arts event ever broadcast live on ABC network television — and the card delivered, especially the main event, as Max Holloway absolutely styled on Calvin Kattar for five rounds.
Ultimate Fight Night 3 – Jan. 16, 2006
Before Jorge Masvidal broke the UFC record for fastest knockout of all time, Duane Ludwig held on to that record since 2006 when he knocked out Jonathan Goulet in six seconds.
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz – Jan. 17, 2016
Coming off a two-year layoff and four years since his last title fight, Dominick Cruz scored a split-decision win over T.J. Dillashaw to reclaim his UFC Bantamweight title.
UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy – Jan. 18, 2020
Ah, yes, Conor McGregor’s last win inside the UFC came six years ago against Donald Cerrone.
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