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 — Has PFL Officially Taken That ‘Next’ Step?
MMA Mania has a brand new original podcast — Sound & Pound! It will feature previews, recaps, lists, prospects, WMMA, and a Q&A. Oh, and a cool movie club.
Kissing Disease (And Pneumonia) Derails UFC Austin Fight Last-Minute
UFC CEO, Dana White, recently announced that the planned UFC Austin Light Heavyweight fight between Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Azamat Murzakanov was scrapped because of a serious illness, shuffling the deck on the upcoming Texas card.
The Return Of Mario Yamasaki!!!
MMA fans were in collective shock when long-time, UFC-banned referee, Mario Yamasaki, took center stage to officiate a PFL title bout this weekend in Washington, D.C.
Jersey Snore? Perry Mocks Alvarez’s Street Fighting Record
Mike Perry vs. Eddie Alvarez trash talk continues ahead of their BKFC 56 main event next weekend (Sat., Dec. 2, 2023) in Salt Lake City, Utah, with "Platinum" throwing some shade on recent claims made by "The Underground King."
PFL’s $2 Million Man Retires From MMA: ‘I Don’t Have It Anymore’
Oliver Aubin-Mercier scored his second straight PFL Lightweight championship (and $1 million purse) this weekend, defeating Clay Collard via unanimous decision. "OAM" then decided to retire from MMA on top ... and flush.
UFC Sweetens Pot So California Boys Can Collide In Texas
The short-notice UFC Austin Lightweight co-main event on Sat., Dec. 2, 2023, between Bobby Green vs. Jalin Turner almost didn’t happen until the promotion sweetened the pot.
LIVE! PFL Championships 2023 Results, Highlights
TONIGHT (Fri., Nov. 24, 2023), the lives of six fighters will change forever as they compete for $1 million (and a world championship) as the 2023 PFL Championship final matches go down from inside The Anthem Arena in Washington, D.C.
Quick, Simple Guide For PFL’s Six Title Fights This Weekend
The 2023 PFL Championship goes down this Black Friday (Nov. 24, 2023) in Washington D.C. from inside The Anthem Arena. And six fighters will have their lives changed forever when they win a championship belt and a $1 million payday.
‘If They Need Somebody To Fight Ngannou, You Never Know’
Check out our exclusive interview with PFL light heavyweight Derek Brunson, who takes on Ray Cooper III at the 2023 PFL Championship on Nov. 24, 2023.
Video: Sound & Pound — An MMA Mania Live Q&A
MMA Mania has a brand new original podcast — Sound & Pound! It will feature previews, recaps, lists, prospects, WMMA, and a Q&A. Oh, and a cool movie club.