Midnight Mania! Steveson Threatened Nickal At RAF?

Welcome to Midnight Mania!

Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

1. Dricus Du Plessis sets sights on becoming two-division champ: ‘I’m cutting 45 pounds’: Du Plessis is a big boy, and Light Heavyweight is a weak division — I wouldn’t mind it in a couple years.
2. UFC 334 fighter hospitalized, pulled from Nov. 14 fight card: All the best to Adrian Yanez in his recovery.
3. Viral PFL Chicago wardrobe malfunction leads to overnight surge in Onlyfans subscriptions for popular female fighter: When life gives you lemons …

Insomnia

I know we’re all dunking on Gable Steveson right now, but I don’t think Bo Nickal would enjoy getting punched by a Heavyweight either.

I think I see a faked tap here, which in my opinion would be the difference between big brain move and foul play.

Between the homeless attacking Sean Strickland and a brawl in the stands, Edmonton really showed up.

Why does Sean Sharaf — half-a-million in debt — own a Range Rover? I’m a fan Mr. Sharaf, please make good financial decisions.

Georges St. Pierre asking the important questions:

Petr Yan is ready to swim in the deep waters!

Song Yadong was recently featured in GQ China — is knocking out a Nurmagomedov the quickest path to stardom?

Slips, rips, and KO clips

Lovely rotation on these power punches:

I had multiple fights where the other guy tried to do this to me: you gotta keep your chin GLUED to the shoulder and stay ear-to-ear.

Random Land

What’s the strategy, chess players?

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