Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, May 18, 2026.
- MVP MMA 1 results: Sooo … About last night | Rousey vs. Carano: MVP MMA 1 was a solid debut event, particularly since a couple of the better matchups fell apart at the last second.
- Squash match! Gable Steveson booked against 0-1 fighter for UFC debut on July 11: A slow rise up the ranks feels reasonable for Steveson, who is still very green overall.
- UFC 329 odds: Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett big underdogs for International Fight Week: Max Holloway feels like a nightmare matchup for any fighter coming off a five year layoff. Anyone backing Mac?
Insomnia
Given all the video evidence of Jon Jones’ various “tactics” over the last decade, speaking honestly feels like the best move.
Ilia Topuria and Josh Hokit trading punches
at a presser would genuinely be incredible to watch.
I enjoyed this precisely because of how terrible it is.
The hitchhiker escape is a last-ditch effort to avoid getting submitted, but Damon Jackson executes it well here.
Nate Diaz hit a very similar throw on Gray Maynard back in the day.
Alexandre Pantoja has jokes!
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Making the wrestler pay for his failed shots — you love to see it!
I’ve seen amateur fighters injure themselves taking off their shirts — early career adrenaline is crazy!
It finally worked!
Random Land
A real photo from 2025:
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Midnight Music: Fusion, 1974
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
