LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 19: Allan Nascimento of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night official weigh-ins at Meta APEX on June 19, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Welcome to Midnight Mania! Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Dana White admits Ian Garry ‘poses a serious threat’ to Islam at UFC 330, lauds ‘excellent’ takedown defense: By virtue of being a large, skilled, and intelligent Welterweight, Garry is a definitely a threat. He’s been in there with the best too! Dana White not a fan of Serbian flare brigade at UFC Belgrade: ‘I hope I never see that again’: I know this has to be Dana’s position as head of the company, but he’s never beating the “hates fun” allegations. Flares rule! MVP head Nakisa Bidarian sees ‘massive enterprise value’ in paying fighters 50 percent of revenue: As much as I’d like to see fighter pay improve, I don’t know that revenue percentages are swaying any new fans to tune in. Insomnia Rest in Peace Allan Nascimento. Charles Oliveira reacts to the sudden passing of his close friend and teammate, Allan Nascimento. 💔🇧🇷 “Today I lost a brother. Thank you for always being there, for sharing the mat, the track, for the words. I only have gratitude for having you by my side, brother, in training,… pic.twitter.com/AOH5AA8xkv — MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) August 3, 2026 True or false: the UFC Heavyweight division was healthier when Francis Ngannou was atop the mountain? Dana White laughed at the idea of bringing Francis Ngannou back to the UFC “Nothing made me happier than throwing that guy over to the fcking PFL” 📸@oscarswillis pic.twitter.com/bZwHhePSXc — The Combat Sport Poll Guy (@PollGuyUFC) August 3, 2026 How did I not know this happened?!? Such a pleasure to work with David lynch. https://t.co/PMfhzvvt2p — michael (@bisping) August 2, 2026 My favorite MMA meme of the week: God bless you, Serbia#UFCBelgrade pic.twitter.com/e7p1QO0GH1 — Matthew (@HeweyMMA) August 1, 2026 Nothing to see here, everything above board. 🚨 Arman Tsarukyan was asked how his wife reacts to Nina Drama videos in which her and Arman are flirting with each other: "My family isn't involved in my work. What I do on social media is strictly my business." (via vpiska/YT) pic.twitter.com/v92M02ck7F — Full Mount MMA (@MMAFullMount) August 2, 2026 Is a basketball background the best base for MMA? There’s a bit of precedent, just ask “The Suga Show.” Ciryl Gane en 1v1 face à Rudy Gobert, élu 4 fois meilleur défenseur de l’année en NBA. 🏀🔥 (via sa story instagram) pic.twitter.com/J0vngDow6K — La Sueur (@LaSueur_off) August 2, 2026 All respect to the Polish legend, but I hope Blachowicz retires after his UFC Belgrade defeat. It is what it is. Another one for the collection. pic.twitter.com/iw0QYQrLBK — Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) August 2, 2026 Slips, rips, and KO clips The right hand got the job done, but the slam was a nice cherry on top. Big right hand into a slam finish by Dominic Aoun at Versus Fight Night 20 pic.twitter.com/hmYld1acVe — Matysek (@Matysek88) August 1, 2026 Not a great reaction to being taken down with an arm trapped: Vitória via RNC do Paulo Cezar Araujo(4-0) no Jungle Fight 154. pic.twitter.com/CE0U4eeAhL — Leo (@ludlud312) August 2, 2026 Reminder: UFC cut Muradov after an 11-second eye poke “No Contest.” Killer right hand! MAKHMUD MURADOV JUST KNOCKED OUT WILL FLEURY AT #OKTAGON92 ‼️🤯 NEW LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION. 👑 pic.twitter.com/lCWfLuZgXO — MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) August 1, 2026 Random Land Ancient ivory birds! View this post on Instagram Get involved with Mania community in The Feed! Midnight Music: Blues rock, 1972 Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.