Midnight Mania! Could UFC Help More With ‘Scary’ Life After Fighting?
Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
- Don’t panic! Conor McGregor lands in Las Vegas amidst rumors he’s pulling out of UFC 329: At this point, it would be some kind of divine intervention if McGregor were to suffer an injury and pull out.
- Hard pass? Fans revolt as Nate Diaz hints at Mike Perry rematch: Would I watch it again? Of course. Do I think it would end any differently or is the best use of their time? Definitely not.
- Dustin Poirier reveals brain scarring, behavioral changes motivated UFC retirement: One last time, here’s hoping Poirier stays sober and gets whatever help he needs.
Insomnia
Collective bargaining with the boyzzz?
Has Charles Johnson already landed a short-notice return after getting shut down by Asu Almabayev a week ago? “InnerG” knows how to rebound from a loss.
Good show of respect between Benoit Saint Denis and Max Holloway, who could conceivably fight someday.
All this drama over half a pound? Get back in the sauna!
“Raw Dog” Royval is a real one.
In his defense, that was a very pretty wheel kick … just the wrong tool for the job.
For those who don’t remember: Kamuela Kirk fought in the UFC three times, defeating Makwan Amirkhani before losing to Damon Jackson and Esteban Ribovics.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
A quick look at short-notice UFC newcomer John Garza:
Jump knee against a wounded opponent along the fence is a great strategy.
Note how Abbasov angles off here while throwing the punch — that’s what makes it an actual check hook!
Random Land
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Midnight Music: Alt. rock, 1995
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
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