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!
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:
“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— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) July 22, 2025
Slips, rips, and KO clips
It’s rare that the camera lingers on the unconscious guy for this long …
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
250 pounders don’t usually move like this
Bro is special pic.twitter.com/n9dSWhjvFE
— William – Open Note Grappling (@OpenNoteGrapple) July 10, 2025
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.
