TOPSHOT - Russia's Magomed Ankalaev and Uzbekistan's Bogdan Guskov compete in their men's light heavyweight fight in the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on July 25, 2026. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Welcome to Midnight Mania! Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, July 27, 2026. Report: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Charles Oliveira 2 tops UFC 331 in LA: It’s kind of crazy to think that the matchup that was supposed to score Tsarukyan a title shot over two years ago is happening again … without the title shot ever happening. Coach takes the heat for pulling Khalil Rountree Jr. from UFC Abu Dhabi: ‘Dude, this isn’t a go’: Rountree probably has one last shot at putting a run together, so fighting badly injured isn’t the best idea. Islam supports Ian Garry training with Charles Oliveira for UFC 330 — ‘Charles will teach him to tap fast’: Studious fans might remember that Oliveira escaped from beneath Islam multiple times before getting dropped in round two … Insomnia Bogdan Guskov and his camp need to come up with a plan for opponents who won’t just walk into his right hand. I’m sorry to everyone who believed in me. That night wasn’t my night, but I’m grateful for everyone who stood behind me and supported me through this journey. Thank you for all the kind words and messages. I’ll learn from this, come back stronger. I’m not done yet. 🇺🇿🔥🦁 — Bogdan “Hitman” Guskov (@BogdanGuskov) July 27, 2026 If — and that’s a MAJOR if —Shavkat is able to return in Winter 2027, who should he face in his comeback? I’d be in favor of a title eliminator match. 🔥🚨NEW: Shavkat Rakhmonov’s physician Mikhail Markuart has provided an update on his recovery from multiple knee surgeries and says the soonest he’ll be able to return to the Octagon is winter of 2027. 👀 pic.twitter.com/NndVYpq0mX — Parry Punch (@ParryPunchNews) July 27, 2026 It’s good to know that sports fans around the globe are insane. Dan Hooker reveals he's getting death threats from French fighter Salahdine Parnasse's fans. "The death threats have been outrageous. I didn't get them when I fought BSD. French people have been speaking French and telling me I'm going to die. Whoever this cunt's fans are,… pic.twitter.com/kv2DCgXVVp — FREAK.MMA (@FREAKMMA1) July 27, 2026 That’s one way to make an impression! MMA fighter just pulled a joint out of his shorts and smoked it after the KO 😭 pic.twitter.com/tI4ZOmNwA1 — Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) July 25, 2026 I cannot get a bead on Valter Walker. Is he self-aware or a genuine crazy person? Both? "Valter Walker used to secretly put cash in my gym bag when I needed money." UFC newcomer Magomed Saidov, who scored a TKO over Dustin Jacoby in his debut, shares how Valter Walker quietly helped him during difficult times, revealing the UFC heavyweight would secretly put money… pic.twitter.com/2rmXtzLBOO — Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) July 26, 2026 Interesting thoughts on the business of being a UFC fighter from four-fight UFC vet Zac Pauga. I hope people are actually listening to what Mike is saying and getting past the salty/ bad loser talk (he is salty) I got the same talk after beating Jordan Wright in the most boring comain in ufc history. What they told me verbatim was “we want to see you actually fight”… https://t.co/hbXnstxuu5 — Zac Pauga (@ZacPauga) July 26, 2026 Oleksandr Usyk leaves no stone unturned. Oleksandr Usyk explains to AJ how reading Tyson Fury's book helped him beat the Gypsy King 📹 via: rtfight_com 🎟️ Buy #JoshuaPrenga NOW at https://t.co/FoiaUucI53 | July 25 | Danger Before Destiny 🤳 pic.twitter.com/1e26HlqJNG — DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) July 23, 2026 Slips, rips, and KO clips Is this a case of when keeping it real goes wrong? Or did Saraiva simply get hurt before his hands dropped? Jan Ciepłowski wins via a KO in the main event of DWM 10. Hilarious finish pic.twitter.com/xoPV5ezPbb — Matysek (@Matysek88) July 25, 2026 14 years after his Bellator debut, Andrey Koreshkov remains a dynamic striker. Former Bellator champ Andrey Koreshkov still looking sharp. Nasty high kick TKO by The Spartan to close out the SFC 14 main event. #SFC14 pic.twitter.com/vY4EF0bJNx — caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 25, 2026 A clear difference in speed and power. 58 years ago, José Legrá defeated Howard Winstone by TKO in round 5 of 15 to win the WBC featherweight title. Winstone swiftly retired at just 29. pic.twitter.com/mLmI0UNASH — ᴋᴀʏᴏ ✘ (@KOJournals) July 25, 2026 Random Land I feel bad for the bear, but that’s an incredible image. A bear has died after getting stuck on top of a utility pole, after rescuers deemed it too risky to intervene The animal was electrocuted before the power could be shut off pic.twitter.com/JmG9xOfcbA — Dexerto (@Dexerto) July 23, 2026 Get involved with Mania community in The Feed! Midnight Music: Alt. rock, 1986 Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.