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mmamania·May 19, 2026Jon Jones finally apologizes to Rampage Jackson for eye pokes, knee stomps: ‘My bad!’
Welcome to Midnight Mania! Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, May 18, 2026. Insomnia Given all the video evidence of Jon Jones’ various “tactics” over the last decade, speaking honestly feels like the best move. Ilia Topuria
bloodyelbow·May 19, 2026Nate Diaz paid for specialist help to try and prevent cut issues before corner stoppage loss
Nate Diaz’s issues with cuts were well-documented heading into his return this past weekend. A lot of fans raised Diaz’s scar tissue as a key ...
bloodyelbow·May 19, 2026Dustin Poirier flames ‘punching bag’ Nate Diaz following MVP MMA loss: ‘I’ll knock him completely out’
Poirier didn't hold back with his assessment of Diaz's fight.
bloodyelbow·May 19, 2026Alex Pereira comments on potential UFC White House fight week clash with ‘problematic’ Josh Hokit
Pereira wants the UFC to control the situation.
mmamania·May 19, 2026Gina Carano reacts to 17-second submission loss – ‘My heart is heavy’
“Conviction” is hurting — but proud. Women’s mixed martial arts (MMA) pioneer Gina Carano suffered a devastating 17-second submission loss to former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion Ronda Rousey in the main event of MVP MMA 1 this past weekend (Sat., May 16, 2026) in
bloodyelbow·May 19, 2026Gina Carano admits mistakes in first statement on Ronda Rousey loss: ‘She would’ve broken my arm’
Gina Carano reflected on the fight and her comeback journey in a statement on social media. Ronda Rousey was full of praise for Carano after ...
mmamania·May 18, 2026UFC parts ways with former Brazilian title challenger
Mayra Bueno Silva is no longer an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter. Indeed, the 14-fight Octagon veteran — who competed at women’s Flyweight and Bantamweight— has been removed from UFC’s active roster, according to social media account UFC Roster Watch. That means she
- SherdogSherdog·May 18, 2026
MVP ‘Rousey vs. Carano’ Medical suspensions: Ex-UFC champ gets indefinite layoff
Junior dos Santos will be sidelined indefinitely following a brutal knockout loss at Most Valuable Promotions "Rousey vs. Carano” this past Saturday.
bloodyelbow·May 18, 2026Dustin Poirier not willing to write off Conor McGregor in UFC 329 clash against Max Holloway
Poirier knows a lot about both fighters.
MMA Fighting·May 18, 2026Colby Covington notifies UFC of retirement
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has officially notified the UFC of his decision to retire from active competition. UFC officials confirmed the news to MMA Fighting on Monday. The UFC’s athlete database already has Covington listed as retired. Mayra Bueno
- SherdogSherdog·May 18, 2026
Controversial welterweight Colby Covington retires from UFC
Colby Covington appears to be calling it a career — at least in MMA.
mmamania·May 18, 2026BRANDRISK 14: Manziel vs. Menery fight card, start time, date and location
You’re probably asking yourself, “What the hell is this?” Honestly, same. Popular streamer Adin Ross is bringing back his chaotic combat sports experiment, BRANDRISK, this time with a bizarre mix of amateur MMA fights and celebrity boxing bouts — all headlined by former NFL quart
mmamania·May 18, 2026MVP MMA 1 medical suspensions: Junior dos Santos suspended indefinitely following nasty knockout
The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has released its full list of medical suspensions stemming from MVP MMA 1: “Rousey vs. Carano,” which took place this past weekend (Sat., May 16, 2026) inside Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. And while several fighters receiv
bloodyelbow·May 18, 2026Nate Diaz suspended 180 days unless cleared due to injury he suffered seconds into Netflix loss
A full list of medical suspensions has been released following the first MMA event on Netflix. Nate Diaz admitted that he wasn’t at his best ...
MMA Fighting·May 18, 2026Gina Carano releases first statement after loss to Ronda Rousey: ‘If I hadn’t tapped she would’ve broken my arm’
Gina Carano’s long journey back to MMA ended in just 17 seconds after she was submitted by Ronda Rousey in their main event fight, but she’s not walking away with her head down. Despite the result, Carano got in great shape, including dropping 100 pounds before setting foot in th
mmamania·May 18, 2026Retired! Inactive Colby Covington quietly removed from UFC roster
Love him or hate him, Colby Covington’s MMA career appears to be over. The former interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight champion has officially retired from active MMA competition, according to MMAFighting.com, which reported that Covington notified the promot
bloodyelbow·May 18, 2026Referee Herb Dean ‘certain’ he made the right call in response to controversial MVP MMA result appeal
Herb Dean shared his thoughts on the decision he made in Phumi Nkuta’s fight this past weekend. Fans immediately criticized Dean’s call on Saturday night ...
MMA Fighting·May 18, 2026‘I lost?’: UFC drops new footage of Alex Pereira knocking out Jamahal Hill at UFC 300
Alex Pereira punched Jamahal Hill really hard. Next month, Pereira attempts to make history, moving up in weight to challenge Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC White House. Should he win, “Poatan” will become the first person in history to win belts in three UFC
- SherdogSherdog·May 18, 2026
Nate Diaz shuts down retirement talk: 'The show goes on'
Nate Diaz ended first MMA fight in nearly four years covered in blood.
mmamania·May 18, 2026You’re gnat gonna believe the bug problem threatening UFC White House — ‘In your mouth, up your nose’
Dana White is “terrified” of doing outdoor MMA events, which is why we still don’t have UFC Hawaii. That said, the UFC CEO is willing to make an exception for UFC White House on the super-expensive south lawn next month in Washington, DC. Mostly because it gives White and Co. the