UFC 322: Islam Makhachev Stands Up for Khabib Against Ronda Rousey's Criticism
Welcome to the electrifying world of Midnight Mania, where we dive headfirst into the wild and unpredictable realm of MMA! Each weeknight, we bring you the most bizarre and captivating stories from the fighting world. Let's rewind to Friday, November 14, 2025, and unpack some of the biggest headlines.
First, let's address the elephant in the room: Beneil Dariush missed weight for the second time at UFC 322. Remember when he missed weight back in 2020 against Scott Holtzman? Do you think this will affect his performance at UFC 322?
Next, even without the celebratory cake, Islam Makhachev endured a grueling weight cut for UFC 322. It's estimated that Makhachev shed around 10-15 pounds of water weight, a testament to the dedication these athletes possess.
Finally, the buzz around a potential fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua is reaching a fever pitch. According to reports, the date is set for a massive event in Miami, streamed on Netflix. But, will it actually happen? It seems to go against Paul’s established strategy!
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In a recent development, Islam Makhachev defended Khabib Nurmagomedov against Ronda Rousey's recent comments. This highlights the camaraderie and loyalty within the MMA community.
Looking at the stats, Daniel Cormier might be in for a rough night, given that Jailton Almeida has thrown punches in 10% of his UFC fights.
Also, a look into Tenshin Nasukawa’s champ camp sparring is something to look forward to.
Here's a neat tidbit from Madison Square Garden:
This is a really fair answer from the former champion. A lot of people have already forgotten how sharp Jamahal Hill was looking prior to the Achilles injury …
Let's also take a look back at how Alexander Volkanovski and Craig Jones answered Islam Makhachev’s wrestling in the first meeting.
In this episode of STAPH WATCH, the photos are inconclusive.
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Every finish from Jack Della Maddalena’s UFC career! That man has brick in his hands.
Even in slow-motion, I didn’t see the kill shot coming until it landed.
Pulled back into the opposite stance then rebounded forward with a 1-2 — that’s a Tony Ferguson special.
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Ice climbing in the Cerro Torre range is serious business.
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Sleep well, Maniacs! The world of martial arts is always delivering more madness.
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