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Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Thursday, April 9, 2026.
- Former Top 15-ranked Bantamweight, 22-fight Octagon veteran, asks for UFC release – ‘Still hungry’: I have to assume Pedro Munhoz has a big offer lined up elsewhere. BKFC?
- Video: Khamzat Chimaev strangles UFC legend in less than a minute: ‘I grew up on his fights’: Khamzat Chimaev showed Demetrious Johnson a ton of respect here, cool to see their training.
- UFC 327’s Kevin Holland will do anything for rematch with missing Daniel Rodriguez: ‘I bailed him out’: I completely thought Holland was joking here, but Rodriguez’s Instagram stories sharing his words seem to imply otherwise?
Insomnia
By Dana White standards, this feels like a fairly glowing endorsement of Arman Tsarukyan. Perhaps his title shot will materialize after all?
I am already tired of the Josh Hokit experience.
Josh Barnett — coach of UFC Bantamweight Victor Henry — accuses Bryce Mitchell of ducking his pupil:
What percentage of UFC fighters have a story about nearly dying on the back of a motorcycle or dirt bike? It feels high.
Prediction: 41-year-old Nicolas Dalby is going to out-work another younger opponent.
Dan Hooker vs. Renato Moicano sounds like a ton of fun, but I think “The Hangman” is correct. One of them will fight Paddy next!
Matt Brown’s clinch trips and throws were so effortless inside the Octagon. An underrated technician!
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Hurt early against a fresh opponent is a tough spot.
This is how you like to a see a boxer down eight rounds on the cards swing when given the opportunity. No holding back!
This is a deeply unpleasant clip, and I would recommend skipping it.
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Midnight Music: Indie, 2012
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
