Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
- Opening fight canceled, Gable Steveson dumped on Prelims in latest UFC 329 fight card update — ‘Breaks my heart’: I kind of expected a co-main event slot for Steveson’s UFC debut, but a high-profile “Prelim” slot on a McGregor card ain’t bad either.
- Jamahal Hill weight gain has UFC fans concerned about ‘sad’ transition to heavyweight — ‘Career is over’: Remember that three-fight run where Hill was fast, accurate, and violent? Those days appear long gone.
- UFC’s Dustin Poirier pleads for help after alarming body cam arrest video released – ‘Alcohol isn’t the answer’: Poirier clearly has some demons, and life after fighting isn’t easy. I hope “The Diamond” gets the help he needs.
Insomnia
In case there was any doubt that Josh Hokit was hamming it up at the UFC White House …
Carlston Harris was never particularly great, but he finished two UFC fights via anaconda choke, which makes him very cool in my book.
The Azerbaijani fans are supporting Rafael Fiziev in the most aggressive fashion possible.
Manel Kape is beefing with another Middleweight, but Sean Strickland actually trains at the same gym … could get interesting?
Andre Lima is looking for a quick rebound after his disappointing loss. Run it?
King Green is born to be a social media star, he’s effortlessly comedic.
Frankie Edgar looked significantly smaller than Merab Dvalishvili in their recent RAF match — it’s insane he won Lightweight gold.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Free tip: if you’re ever part of the team of two, SOMEBODY get on the single leg while the other guy punches!
One of the greatest learning lessons ever handed out inside the Octagon.
Threatening the reversal to lock up the RNC grip? Slick stuff.
Random Land
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Midnight Music: Experimental, 2015
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
