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.
Collective bargaining with the boyzzz?
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!
I am delighted to introduce a new (to me) combat sport.
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4th o’ July cooks
I smoked “dino ribs” what did y’all have.
Midnight Music: Alt. rock, 1995
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.


