Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.
I don’t think boxing is the strongest part of Alex Pereira’s game necessarily, but I’m also done doubting “Poatan.”
I’ve enjoyed the resurgence of Muslim Salikhov and hope it continues here.
Nothing against “Chito,” but it’s hard to image a worse style match up for him than Merab Dvalishvili. Volume and takedowns are historically not his friend …
Congratulations to Chuck Liddell and his new bride!
Dustin Poirier is investing in his teeth post-retirement.
More weird energy between Jean Silva and Paulo Costa. I truly wonder how much of Costa’s public persona is an act versus genuine insane person?
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Petr Yan has some of the slickest stand up in all of MMA. His setups and execution are on a different level than almost anybody else.
How long until somebody throws a kick in this silly sport?
Can Aiemann Zahabi keep his win streak alive this weekend in Vancouver?
Just how durable is your head?
Midnight Music: Punk, 1981
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.