Mania Mailbag discusses fights that should have happened in MMA

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Mania Mailbag discusses fights that should have happened in MMA
Summary

The latest Mania Mailbag covers fan inquiries about notable MMA matchups that never occurred. Highlighted examples include Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson, which was highly anticipated but never materialized, and Brock Lesnar against Fedor Emelianenko, which almost reached an agreement in 2012. Other discussed fights include Jon Jones versus Francis Ngannou and Anderson Silva versus Georges St-Pierre, reflecting on their potential impact on the sport. Experts also touched on the difficulty of achieving a long win streak in the current competitive of MMA.

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  • Tony vs. Khabib and Brock vs. Fedor are highlighted as missed opportunities.
  • Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones remains a topic of frustration for fans.
  • The level of competition makes long win streaks increasingly difficult.
  • Experts predict no current fighter will match 16 consecutive wins.
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