Andrew Richardson is a professional fighter who trains at Team Alpha Male in Sacramento, Calif., providing MMAmania.com (and its readers) with expert technical fighter breakdowns, insight and analysis you can't get anywhere else.

Let's start the night off by taking look back over the three biggest stories of Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Arman Tsarukyan wants Paddy Pimblett next, but Justin Gaethje is waiting in the wings for a Lightweight title shot as well. How would you match up that trio?

Carlos Prates reacting to his first UFC loss, as well as talking with Ian Garry backstage.

Who will test Asia's top Flyweight prospects if Carlos Hernandez is released?

This reads like a great match up for Phil Rowe to let his hands go and show off his boxing prowess ... if he can stop the shot.

Japanese kickboxers are built different! I'm excited for Yuki Yoza's One Championship debut TOMORROW!

How's everyone feeling about next weekend's UFC event? I actually think the main event will be fun even if it doesn't really need to be the main event.

I have to think Pink was much more badly hurt from the glancing high kick than the referee realized.

Pushing forward for the clinch with no regard for offense coming back can end really badly.

Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.