Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
- 15-fight UFC veteran jumps to Muay Thai, gets knocked out by one-armed fighter (Video): For those unaware, Jake Peacock is an accomplished striker and probably entered this bout as the betting favorite. He’s legit in the ring!
- Andrei Arlovski jokes about Anthony Johnson’s death, then walks it back — ‘English is my second language’: Arlovski’s non-apology is absolutely what you would expect.
- Watch Countdown to UFC 334 full video featuring Gane-Hokit, Harrison-Nunes: Did Harrison vs. Nunes sneak up on anyone else? I didn’t realize it was finally happening this weekend.
Insomnia
I genuinely have no idea how much of the Johnny Walker vs. Valter Walker drama is real versus made up. The brothers are so … unique that anything is possible.
Situational awareness!
Stephen Thompson has to be one of the nicest guys in the history of MMA — a true gentleman
American Top Team OG Marcos Da Matta — aka Parrumpa — is a legend of the game, and he didn’t hold back on his feelings for Dan Miragliotta.
I think Tatsuro Taira would have at least a reasonable chance of submitting Sedriques Dumas.
Lots of drama between MVP and Claressa Shields:
Slips, rips, and KO clips
This looks to be a classic case of accepting defeat via the RNC — no defense attempted.
Igor Severino is damn good. There are fighters on the current roster who are less talented yet have committed worse crimes …
The kick counter at the start of this clip is gorgeous.
Random Land
Cool castle and all, but the first sentence is shocking.
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Midnight Music: Indie rock, 2017
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
