Alexander Behunin
Social Media Specialist
Alex has been a hardcore mixed martial arts (MMA) fan since 2005 thanks to UFC's "The Ultimate Fighter" ... and he's been hooked ever since. He specializes in running MMAmania.com's various social media accounts, as well as scouting upcoming prospects. Alex joined the MMAMania.com team in 2022, growing his role with post-event weekend articles to go along with a popular weekly event-specific editorial column. If Alex isn't on the ground covering a UFC (or SLAP) event in Las Vegas, Nevada, or online interviewing fighters, he is most likely watching an excellent movie.
VIDEO: Sound & Pound — What’s The Best MMA Event This Weekend?
MMA Mania brings you Sound & Pound. An original podcast that features previews, recaps, lists, prospects, and a Q&A. Oh, and a cool movie club.
Sorry, Henry, No Second Retirement Moments
Former two-division champion, Henry Cejudo dropped a pivotal unanimous decision to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 298 last night (Sat., Feb. 17, 2024), triggering a second planned retirement from the sport. But, he didn’t get to announce it because Dana White thought it was redundant.
‘I Hope I Hit Him So Hard That He’s Never Able To Speak Again’
Ian Garry scored a forgetful win at UFC 298 last night (Sat., Feb. 17, 2024), defeating Geoff Neal via split decision in Anaheim. And "The Future" already has his next mouthy opponent in mind: Colby Covington.
UFC 300’s Historic PPV Main Card Lineup Is Here
After months of endless speculation and unrealistic expectations, UFC 300 got its main event last night (Sat., Feb 17, 2024) after UFC 298 ended: Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill. Shortly after UFC 298 concluded, the ESPN post-show revealed the UFC 300 main card lineup.
See You In Spain!
Ilia Topuria became the first Georgian-born champion at UFC 298 last night (Sat., Feb 17, 2024), stopping Alexander Volkanovski to claim the Featherweight championship from inside Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Next stop? Spain!
‘Leon, Thank You. Much Respect.’
UFC CEO, Dana White, praised Welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, immensely for agreeing to fight whoever matchmakers threw at him to headline UFC 300, but he would not reveal the list of fighters who passed.
UFC 298, Random Land! 21 Tidbits, Facts And Storylines
UFC 298 has a ton of fun matchups up and down the card, so before it all goes down tomorrow evening (Sat., Feb. 17, 2023), let’s check out some random storylines, tidbits, and statistics ahead of showtime ...
VIDEO: Sound & Pound — Is Ilia Topuria the chosen one?
MMA Mania brings you Sound & Pound. An original podcast that features previews, recaps, lists, prospects, and a Q&A. Oh, and a cool movie club.
Brother From Another Mother?
Bogdan Guskov scored his first win inside the Octagon at UFC Vegas 86 last night (Sat., Feb. 10, 2024), stopping Zac Pauga in the first round and banking a $50,000 "Performance of the Night" bonus for his violent knockout.
‘It’s Hard!’ Super Bowl 58 Predictions With Dana White
Super Bowl 58 goes down inside Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, later this evening (Sun., Feb. 11, 2024) as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers to cap off the 2023 NFL season. And UFC CEO, Dana White, his his winning pick locked and loaded.