Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of
- Three fighters transported to the hospital following UFC Houston: If you didn’t see it, Joselyne Edwards vs. Nora Cornolle was (surprisingly) one of the most brutal finishes of 2026 so far.
- Shakur Stevenson open to Ryan Garcia mega-fight (under two conditions): Garcia looked rejuvenated against Barrios, but Stevenson would be a massive step up and huge favorite.
- UFC Houston results: Sooo … About last night | Strickland vs. Hernandez: How would you grade UFC Houston out of 10? I’m thinking somewhere around a four.
Insomnia
It’s official: Comrade Sean Strickland is going to lead the UFC fighter’s union and seize the means of production (the META APEX).
Khamzat Chimaev is the king of saying “See you soon” because “soon” is a relative term with no set timeline. Also, “you” would not appear to be Strickland …
Since leaving the UFC, Molly McCann is 3-0 as a pro boxer. Good for “The Meatball!”
Melquizael Costa has grown very difficult to trap against the fence, leaving opponents forced to eat his kicks.
Josh Hokit breaks kayfabe?
A lovely switch from Sean Soriano, who has proven to be quite the wrestler at 170 pounds. Reminder: he knocked out Uros Medic in seconds!
Nobody tell Jiri Prochazka there’s a cartel war going on in Mexico right now, he’s having too much fun.
Chris Eubank Jr reflects on his rival Conor Benn’s defection to Zuffa Boxing:
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Am I going crazy or is that Mike Goldberg on the mic?!?
This is the BJJ version of “catching the opponent dry” i.e. landing the knockout blow before they’re properly warmed up and fighting.
Butorin noticed his opponent looking to level change and made him pay.
Random Land
Fox Sports predicted the future.
Midnight Music: Rock, 1978
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
