Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, April 14.
- Michael Chandler required immediate medical attention after Pimblett split him open: Chandler has taken a ton of damage in his last few fights, which surely cannot be helping the simple fact that he’s clearly slowing down.
- Conor McGregor reacts to losing his $500k Chandler bet: Spoiler alert! The richest athlete in MMA doesn’t care about a bet he may or may not have made with his own money. Oh, and Pimblett is interested in welcoming him back to the Octagon …
- Coach John Danaher says Gordon Ryan may be retired for real this time: It’s sad to see illness destroy a young athlete’s illustrious career, but my sympathy is limited given Ryan’s choices and actions.
Insomnia
Jiri Prochazka continues to innovate with his training methods. Perhaps being able to fight blind is a long term strategy for an unlikely timeline where he faces Jon Jones?
Once again: a “BJP” at a real gym with regular training methods might be better, but he wouldn’t be more fun!
Where Is a Will There Is a Way.
There Is a huge potential of this type of training, using all the senses to have the sharpest weapons. But the correct way of this training is essentiall, like everywhere.Believe what you doing, absolutely. Time to evolve ⚡️
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— Jiri BJP Prochazka (@jiri_bjp) April 14, 2025
Paddy Pimblett is the breakout star of UFC 314. How high can “The Baddy” rise?
Paddy pimblett 2024: EASY MONEY ✅
Paddy pimblett 2025: NOT SO EASY ❌— Renato Moicano (@moicanoufc) April 13, 2025
Great show of respect between competitors.
You’re an incredible fighter and human being brother. Wish you nothing but the best
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) April 13, 2025
Most people don’t realize how bad even the winning fighter’s feet, ankles, and shins hurt after a fight, especially a ripping kicker like Yair Rodriguez.
Kamaru Usman Just Doesn’t Like Kicking
“I don’t understand why Yair just keep kicking after you hurt your feet over and over. I kicked one time . Even I try to fake it, the poker face step backs.”
@freestylebender pic.twitter.com/9m7YqRLR26— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) April 14, 2025
Movsar Evloev responds to Jean Silva’s title shot request. Evloev has undeniably earned his opportunity, but I can’t help but feel Silva is the more talented fighter. Maybe someday soon we find out?
I beat
Diego Lopes
Aljamain Sterling
Arnold Allen
Dan IgeNo one has a better resume than me in 145lbs except for the Champion.
I have the longest winning streak in the Featherweight Division.
Me vs @alexvolkanovski end of June IFW
— Movsar Evloev (@MovsarUFC) April 14, 2025
A much more miniature Jailton Almeida!
Minha estréia no MMA em 2012 , qual foi a categoria que eu lutei?
My MMA debut in 2012, what category did I fight in? pic.twitter.com/w2YsonzKx5
— Jailton Almeida “Malhadinho” (@Malhadinho_UFC) April 14, 2025
It surely costs hundreds of thousands to play catch with Tom Brady, but you can (probably) get a free low kick from any UFC fighter if you happen upon them in the wild.
Song Yadong is ageless. If he’s 27 right now, he’s 13 on the left … How is this possible?
Slips, rips, and KO clips
One of those signature shots that NOBODY wants to take.
It doesn’t get much cleaner.
A heavy check hook and then great shot selection to close the show:
Random Land
Noodling has always been a bucket list item of mine, but a grouper?!? They have real teeth!
Midnight Music: Blues rock, 1978
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
This story originally appeared on MMA Mania
