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 — Which Champ Is More Likely To Retain At UFC 304?
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.
UFC Abu Dhabi Loses Diaz vs. Luque
st night (Sat., July 20, 2024), during the UFC Vegas 94 broadcast, the promotion announced that UFC Abu Dhabi’s five-round co-main event featuring UFC legend Nick Diaz and Vicente Luque, which was supposed to go down in two weeks on Aug. 3,- is being postponed to a later date because of travel issues.
Jean Silva Vs. Ilia Topuria?!?!?
UFC analyst, Din Thomas, made the case for Jean Silva to get a Featherweight title shot next after his gigantic Lightweight win at UFC Denver last night (Sat., July 13, 2024) against Drew Dober.
‘There Is No Shame In Failure’
Following his "Mile High" blood bath at UFC Denver, Drew Dober informed everyone he was okay, sharing pics from his doctor’s visit — and surgically-repaired cut — on social media.
Conor Talked To Dana, Teases Latest Comeback Date
During UFC Denver last night (Sat., July 13, 2024), Conor McGregor replied to Michael Chandler on Twitter and said he has a new date for their fight.
Did Noche UFC Main Event Just Get Leaked??!?
UFC broadcast partner UFC TVA Sports casually leaked two gigantic title fights for the upcoming UFC 306/Noche UFC fight card that is set to headline The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sept. 14, 2024.
WTH?!? Watch ‘Thug’ Rose Knock Cortez’s Eyelash Off Her Face
Rose Namajunas dropped Tracy Cortez with a sneaky left hand, and, in the process, the previously-undefeated Mexican fighter lost her left eye eyelash when it flew through the air.
VIDEO: Sound & Pound — Is Cortez Ready For The 125 Elite?
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.
Krause Seen Sparring With DWCS Hopeful
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Krause is still under investigation for his role in the betting scandal. He allegedly served as an agent for an offshore sportsbook. However, he has slowly begun to emerge from the shadows recently.
Video: Garcia Skips Rehab, Watches Younger Brother Lose, Gets Ejected From Arena
Sean Garcia — younger brother of Ryan Garcia — suffered a loss to Amado Vargas, getting stopped in the sixth round via knockout last night (Sat., July 6, 2024) from inside Honda Center in Anaheim, California. And Ryan was in attendance to watch it all go down rather than enter treatment for substance abuse and mental health issues.