Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Insomnia
Collective bargaining with the boyzzz?
Has Charles Johnson already landed a short-notice return after getting shut down by Asu Almabayev a week ago? “InnerG” knows how to rebound from a loss.
Good show of respect between Benoit Saint Denis and Max Holloway, who could conceivably fight someday.
All this drama over half a pound? Get back in the sauna!
“Raw Dog” Royval is a real one.
In his defense, that was a very pretty wheel kick … just the wrong tool for the job.
For those who don’t remember: Kamuela Kirk fought in the UFC three times, defeating Makwan Amirkhani before losing to Damon Jackson and Esteban Ribovics.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
A quick look at short-notice UFC newcomer John Garza:
Jump knee against a wounded opponent along the fence is a great strategy.
Note how Abbasov angles off here while throwing the punch — that’s what makes it an actual check hook!
Random Land
I am delighted to introduce a new (to me) combat sport.
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Midnight Music: Alt. rock, 1995
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
