Conor McGregor weighs in on Frankie Edgar-BKFC controversy: ‘Safety is paramount’

Welcome to Midnight Mania!

Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

1. Video: Boxing’s Anthony Joshua choked by UFC’s Paddy Pimblett, quickly admits MMA ‘ain’t for me’: It’s always cool when a top combat athlete leaves their comfort zone and is humble enough to admit as much.
2. UFC Featherweight contender ‘beat up in the street’ for failing to speak French in Montreal: Arnold Allen’s deadpan humor has fooled many online — don’t be among them.
3. UFC 321’s Tom Aspinall laughs off Ciryl Gane’s ‘deep waters’ threat: ‘Everyone who said that gets KO’d in one minute’: Aspinall’s game is incredibly reliant on speed, so one has to assume he would really struggle if forced to work hard into the third round and beyond. Good luck surviving ten minutes of Aspinall working hard though …

Insomnia

Conor McGregor weighs in on the BKFC vs. Frankie Edgar controversy,

and his story sounds a lot different than Edgar’s explanation.

This is an absolutely excellent Featherweight booking. It’s almost hard to believe neither man is ranked!

I think Bryce Mitchell’s latest skit is too highbrow for me.

The old school series of half guard sweeps (one of which is demonstrated below) are some of the most high percentage moves in MMA.

Adrien Broner is 36 years old.

Every day, I wake up and wonder, “Who will be the next generation’s Tito Ortiz?” This is a strong first submission from Bryan Battle.

Remember when Nate Diaz stormed off the Russian TUF set earlier this year? I wonder if this story develops further …

Slips, rips, and KO clips

A knockout I definitely watch live but didn’t remember at all until revisiting tonight.

Knee folded, mouth guard flying, no follow up shot needed.

This left hook landed right on the temple.

Random Land

An iconic protest.

Midnight Music: Hip-hop, 2024

Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.