Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
- Dana White claims that UFC offered more money to Justin Gaethje in light of the new Paramount+ deal, but “Highlight” simply “never responded.” Weird, right?
- UFC 324’s main card fighters stepped up for some intense staredowns at Thursday’s pre-fight presser (WATCH HERE).
- The Jake Paul MMA experiment is over for now after PFL parted ways with the influencer boxer, who is currently recovering from a broken jaw.
Insomnia
Chris Curtis was not happy with teammate and long-time friend, Sean Strickland,
after the former UFC middleweight champion brought none other than Kyle Rittenhouse to Xtreme Couture. Check it out below and let us know if Curtis was in the right:
Strickland tried to explain himself later on.
Who is Dana White referencing?
Paddy Pimblett looking to add to his mantle of U.S. fighters.
Here’s White’s take on Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul:
This is pretty big news. Fair prices?
Song Yadong will not be rattled!
How does Volkanovski do it?
This was a pretty intense staredown.
Dana White doubled down on skipping Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler.
This would be a banger!
Best shape of his career?
Marlon Vera looking spiffy!
“Highlight is not happy with golf buddy Daniel Cormier.
Anyone agree with this?
Do you have any issues with this?
Great news for Real American Freestyle!
Jon Jones back at it again!
Powerful stuff right here.
Does Derrick Lewis get his wish this weekend at UFC 324?
Friday’s Zuffa Boxing main event is official!
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Well worth the 30-minute watch.
Random Land
Thoughts?
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
