Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start things off by looking back at the three biggest stories from earlier today:
- Ilia Topuria looks bigger than ever in a recent side-by-side pic heading into this weekend’s UFC 317 main event. Will it be enough to knock off a hungry Charles Oliveira?
- Late-notice replacement fighter, Christopher Ewert, was yanked from UFC 317 and released by the promotion after coming in 10 pounds overweight. Wonder if Dana White will still give him a shot on the Contender Series this August.
- Jake Paul ditched an interview with Piers Morgan after getting questioned about only fighting older opponents. Morgan simply said what we’re all thinking.
Insomnia
UFC did not want to give up on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall despite “Bones” claiming he retired last November.
I was retired last November and I’ve been working nonstop, I’m actually working harder now that I’m not fighting, but it’s so much fun. No more sweating, just using my personality and giving fans all the love that I can. Sounds like a pretty good gig. https://t.co/kekz6PEys0
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) June 27, 2025
Is Jake Paul going to win again tomorrow night?
Not good news for UFC PI in Mexico.
Please donate if you can.
DEVELOPING: Ben Askren’s health insurance WILL NOT cover his life saving lung transplant surgery and his family is now raising money to help fund the uninsured medical expenses.
You can DONATE to help with the lung transplant costs:https://t.co/UYiM4EVx9T
All donations… pic.twitter.com/5KVqKpezX6
— Parry Punch (@ParryPunchNews) June 27, 2025
We’re all set for UFC 317’s main event.
And so is the co-main event.
This is pretty dope.
Another Canelo-Crawford staredown…
MMA crossover incoming?
Always nice to see Jon Anik getting some much-deserved recognition.
The commentary team for Canelo vs. Crawford will feature @Jon_Anik on play-by-play alongside Max Kellerman and a colour commentator that will be announced soon.
Great to see Anik get this opportunity. He is exceptional at what he does.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) June 27, 2025
Wonder the type of trash talk in this training session.
How annoying is Jake Paul?
This is a great take by Dan Hooker.
Joel Alvarez is officially headed to 170 pounds. How will he do?
Even Jean Silva is a fan!
More like 4 seconds…
Demetrious Johnson on the MMA GOAT debate:
“I’ve never failed a drug test. Khabib has never failed a drug test. GSP has never failed a drug test. We’ve never been stripped…
If you go back and peel back the onion, and you look at the whole entire career, I’m not saying Jon… pic.twitter.com/o9tOwUmoEW
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 27, 2025
How will this all shake out?
Ian Garry reveals he’s officially accepted fights against both Sean Brady and Belal Muhammad
“I’ve said yes officially to Belal [Muhammad] and Sean Brady. This week I’m trying to have a meeting with the UFC and organize everything…
I have a preference of leaning towards… pic.twitter.com/qZ7THVCU5a
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 27, 2025
Does Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland 2 make sense?
Slips, rips, and KO clips
This has to be AI, right?
Wild knockout alert!
GOOD LORD!
Random Land
Anyone interested in buying this $65,000,000 ranch?
Sleep well, Maniacs! More MMA madness will be on the way.
This story originally appeared on MMA Mania
