Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start things off by looking back at the three biggest stories from earlier today:
- Police released body cam footage in the case against former UFC champion Jon Jones. We’ll let you be the judge of it.
- The official referees and judging assignments have been confirmed for this weekend’s UFC 317 fight card in Las Vegas. Let us know if you have any cause for concern with the men in charge.
- Ben Askren has found his way onto a lung transplant list. Prayers are still needed for the former UFC welterweight fighter.
Insomnia
Dana White announced Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva as the main event of Noche UFC this September. It’s a great matchup, but some would have preferred Lopes against growing rival Yair Rodriguez.
Michael Chandler in WWE?
Michael Chandler reveals he’s in talks with Triple H for a WWE run, names Rey Mysterio as his dream opponent.
“I was talking to Triple H about my WWE contract, so we’re trying to make that happen. He knows I want that door to be open, and I think he wants that door to be… pic.twitter.com/u1pe8fWD0z
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) June 24, 2025
This doesn’t look great for Jon Jones.
| The Albuquerque Police Department has released portions of body camera footage from the February 21st crash scene reportedly connected to recent misdemeanor charges against Jon Jones.
This is the phone call police had with a man the woman on scene claimed to be Jon Jones. pic.twitter.com/emieAXh9FP
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) June 24, 2025
Pretty impressive stuff from “Hulk.”
Tom Aspinall praises Ilia Topuria as the “future of MMA” ahead of UFC 317 this weekend.
Heavyweight contender Jailton Almeida is shooting his shot.
Jailton Almedia wants his shot at Tom Aspinall’s new undisputed title:
“I’m the one talking about him, sending messages, posting on Twitter, using social media to promote the fight. … So let’s put pen to paper and sign the contract to fight me.”
( @guicruzzz) pic.twitter.com/8yLKx00hX8
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 23, 2025
Is this cooler than UFC’s regular championship belt?
Topuria is loving his weight cut down to 155 pounds.
Are these the coolest UFC fight shorts ever?
Manel Kape with a quick injury update after pulling out of this weekend’s UFC 317 fight card.
Looks like Ciryl Gane is on his way to another UFC title shot.
Damn. This is still surreal.
Fighter removed: Jon Jones
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) June 24, 2025
Here’s Tony Ferguson doing some training for Mission Impossible 9.
“Centrally Peripheral” Attacking This At An Entirely Different Level CNS & PNS firing on all cylinders Its not easy by far ️️ Extra… Challenge Accepted
-CSO- # Fight News ️ pic.twitter.com/9RkyJqmBgI— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) June 24, 2025
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Just in case you missed this from this past weekend.
Random Land
Wild scenes from Lake Tahoe!
A massive freak storm hit Lake Tahoe out of nowhere, bringing snow, hail, 10-foot waves, and hurricane-force winds in late June.
Boats were capsizing and crashing into each other… 6 confirmed dead, 2 still missing.
pic.twitter.com/Wh9FU31vlS— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) June 24, 2025
Sleep well, Maniacs! More MMA madness will be on the way.
