MMA Mania Asks Fans What They Don't Skimp On

MMA Mania invited fans to share their spending priorities in a Wednesday open thread that asked a simple question: what's something you don't skimp on?

The daily discussion prompt, posted by Tim Edwards, encouraged readers to sound off on what they consider worth the investment. "I'm pretty tight with money, but I'm not afraid to spend on things I enjoy," Edwards wrote, per the MMA Mania post.

MMA Mania Community Discussion Highlights Spending Philosophy

The thread served as a platform for the site's regular commenters to engage on topics outside fight coverage, with Edwards linking to Muay Thai action from Rajadamnerm and a full Jungle Fight card as companion viewing. He also included a money-themed trivia quiz that he admitted stumped him, managing just seven correct answers out of 22.

The open thread format has become a staple of MMA Mania's daily coverage, giving fans space to discuss non-fight topics between event cards. Edwards noted recent stories including Islam Makhachev dismissing Morales, the unusually long Till-Romero staredown, and Bo Nickal's booking for a Moscow event.

MMA Mania's next open thread is scheduled for Thursday morning.

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• MMA Mania — Open Thread, August 5, 2026: What’s something you don’t skimp on?