Get ready for a thrilling recap of the week's MMA action, Maniacs! We're diving into the best stories, comments, and moments that had everyone talking. But first, let's address a hot topic: Was Daniel Cormier coaching during his broadcast appearance? A controversial accusation that has sparked debate.
Last week, Jacob Malkoun made headlines by accusing Cormier of coaching Torrez Finney during UFC 325. This story grabbed the most attention, leaving fans divided.
Now, let's explore some of the week's highlights:
Article of the Week:
The most-read story was Malkoun's accusation, raising questions about the role of commentators during fights.
MMAmania.com's Comment(s) of the Week:
The comments section is always a wild ride! A tweet about the Super Bowl's first half got everyone talking. And a fighter, Jailton Almeida, promised an aggressive performance but failed to deliver, leaving fans disappointed.
Picture of the Week:
A powerful image with a simple message: "JUST BLEED." A reminder of the intense nature of MMA.
Unseen 'Finish of the Week':
"Face down, ass up" - a unique and unexpected victory pose, showcasing the creativity of MMA fighters.
Best 'Prediction of the Week':
MooseAlmighty takes the cake! They predicted the Basharat brothers' wins and over 1.5 rounds, a tough call to make.
Random 'Stat or Fact of the Week':
The Seattle Seahawks made history by winning the Super Bowl without committing a single turnover in the entire postseason. An impressive feat!
Best 'Feed' Post of the Week:
A thought-provoking question: If Ilia and Conor are on the same card, who gets the main event? A debate for the ages!
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Fight Announcement of the Week:
Movsar Evloev is back in action! He'll face Lerone Murphy in the main event of UFC London, a highly anticipated matchup.
This Past Week in MMA History:
18 years ago, Brock Lesnar's UFC debut ended in disappointment as he was submitted by Frank Mir. In the same event, "Big Nog" claimed the UFC interim Heavyweight title. Jose Aldo defended his UFC title against Frankie Edgar at UFC 156. And Alistair Overeem's title shot was dashed by a knockout from Antonio Silva.
UFC 67: All or Nothing - Feb. 2, 2007:
Anderson Silva submitted Travis Lutter in the main event. Two PRIDE legends made their UFC debuts, with Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit battling for the interim Welterweight title, which Condit won. Max Holloway's UFC debut ended in a first-round loss to Dustin Poirier.
UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3 - Feb. 4, 2006:
The trilogy fight between Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture ended with Liddell knocking out Couture, solidifying his dominance. One of the most iconic knockouts in UFC history occurred at UFC 126 when Anderson Silva front-kicked Vitor Belfort.
Alistair Overeem's final UFC fight was against Alexander Volkov, where he was stopped in the second round. And at UFC Vegas 18, Cory Sandhagen knocked out Frankie Edgar with a flying knee.
UFC 247:
A controversial decision (or robbery, as some say) saw Jon Jones take a split decision over Dominick Reyes, leaving fans and experts divided.
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