Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
- Islam Makhachev set to defend Welterweight title in July return: ‘It’s a done deal’: I am dying to know who is going to receive the title shot? Garry or Morales? Can Prates still steal it? Will Usman accept another contender?
- Alex Pereira posts his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya in UFC Seattle tribute to ‘Stylebender’ comeback: This is a super genuine move from “Poatan,” one of the few superstars who hasn’t really had to talk s—t to become such a big name.
- Strongman Eddie Hall announces upcoming Misfits fight on June 13 in Manchester: 20 years ago, Eddie Hall would’ve been getting kicked in the head by Cro Cop on NYE in front of a sold-out Tokyo crowd.
Insomnia
Ilia Topuria is officially sponsored by luxury watch brand Richard Mille, which retail on average for about a quarter million dollars. Big moves for the double champ!
Will UFC Seattle be the debut of a composed Terrence McKinney? I feel like I’ve heard this sentiment from him previously with no real development.
Kyle Daukaus refutes the rumor that Colby Covington will corner him at the White House.
Some positive news on the UFC fighter pay topic, although I wonder how they calculate video game royalties?
Quite the squad is working out of Sam Calavitta’s infamous garage.
Late-career King Green generally either beats the crap out of his opponent or gets finished violently — respect.
Who’s the most hated fighter on the UFC roster right now? Apparently, Shem Rock is up there.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Jordan Vucenic is a legit fighter and shouldn’t have been released for losing to Chris Duncan, who’s nearly ranked!
A lot has to go wrong to end up in this position in less than 30 seconds.
This is the second KO from bottom position I’ve seen in the last week or so — are the times a-changing?!?
Random Land
Heartbreaking or hilarious?
Midnight Music: Alt. rock, 1985
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
