Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Friday, July 3, 2026.
Insomnia
It’s not even fight week and Benoit Saint-Denis staph watch has begun yet again. I love this sport!
It’s time to find out if Vitor Petrino is a Top 10 Heavyweight … I guess.
This is an especially insane stat considering how long Terrance McKinney has been on the UFC roster.
Who would you book against a Welterweight Michael Chandler? One of the 6’3” guys would be the funniest option.
Please don’t get hurt, “J-Lau.”
Breaking your jaw five months before your UFC debut is rough luck. Cub Swanson is a legend!
Ryan Bader sparring with his son is wholesome content.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Getting caught on the break can be very damaging, as fighters get out of striking position while in the clinch.
All the stoppages of the UFC Lightweight knockout king:
Imagine getting a college scholarship for dropping mean left hooks.
Random Land
Czech sandstone ethics have produced some crazy styles of mountaineering, like cliff jumping.
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Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
