Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
A note: I generally avoid mentioning repeats in this recap in the interest of keeping things fresh. However, I would be remiss if I didn’t note that Jesse Holland’s recent Brock Lesnar article is not only the Top Post for the second day in a row, it’s probably our most viewed article of 2025. They don’t make UFC stars like BROCKLESNAR anymore!
- Report: Brock Lesnar ‘unnamed’ wrestler identified in bombshell WWE, Vince McMahon trafficking lawsuit: To reiterate, Jesse’s Lesnar post was so popular this linked article FROM JANUARY was No. 2 on our popular list today. Madness!
- Brock Lesnar’s daughter challenged by Frank Mir’s daughter to settle UFC rivalry — ’That would be insane’: I don’t think Lesnar’s daughter has any martial arts training, but that never stopped half the influencers fighting nowadays.
- ‘One pound away from kidney failure’ — Paddy Pimblett reveals frightening reality of massive weight cuts: So many young fighters are wrecking their bodies on the regional scene for pennies, at least Pimblett smartened up in time.
Insomnia
I don’t like to go too TMZ
with this column, but it sure feels like Alex Pereira dodged a bullet here.
Stephen Thompson’s latest battle wound is healing nicely. Who should “Wonderboy” face next?
A reasonably interesting match up of unranked Light Heavyweights? Nice!
Navajo Stirling will fight Rodolfo Bellato at #UFCPerth on September 27th. #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFC2025 pic.twitter.com/ua9IJxuPic
— Marcel Dorff (@BigMarcel24) July 21, 2025
Paul Felder is hands down the funniest UFC commentator, and I’ve seen Rogan’s Netflix special.
Paul Felder: Daniel Cormier, oh my god, he has shown us that being a good man and living a clean life can make you a champion, but it does not beat cocaine and jail time.pic.twitter.com/mt4a1nIZJR
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) July 18, 2025
Dustin Poirier won the fight game, don’t let anyone tell you different.
Am I really agreeing with Brendan Schaub for the second time in a week? The world’s gone wrong.
Brendan Schaub on Renato Moicano not taking the settlement money:
— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) July 22, 2025
“You will never make more money than when you fought Islam for the belt. And your wife is pregnant, you have a kid and you’re never gonna be champion.”
“Dana bets with 200K every night!”
pic.twitter.com/F90l4exy8j
Slips, rips, and KO clips
It’s rare that the camera lingers on the unconscious guy for this long ...
Medical don’t give af pic.twitter.com/iTlf5gTHN0
— 24hourMMA (@24hoursMMA) July 19, 2025
I’m not expecting a title run or anything, but I’m glad Buchecha is getting his UFC shot. For those that don’t know, he’s an all-time great grappler!
Recent UFC signee Buchecha submits Mahmmed Aly with a RNC at ADCC
— William - Open Note Grappling (@OpenNoteGrapple) July 10, 2025
250 pounders don't usually move like this
Bro is special pic.twitter.com/n9dSWhjvFE
Not familiar with UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event combatant Marcus McGhee? Get familiar!
Random Land
Melon candy.
Midnight Music: RIP to Ozzy Osbourne. One of the greats. I’ve for sure posted this specific song in the past, but like ... listen to it again.
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
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