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See the full story · 1 sourcesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 01: Modestino Rodrigues of Brazil punches Brandon Holmes in a middleweight fight during Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 4 at Meta APEX on September 01, 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 Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
UFC’s Hunter Campbell tried to save Joe Lauzon from ‘stupidest thing ever’ BKFC: ‘We’ll help you out’ : I’m glad Joe Lauzon got to live a dream, but it’s nice to hear Campbell was looking out for the Lightweight OG.
Another pay cut? BKFC boss admits Mike Perry loss ‘probably decreases his value a little bit’ : Perry’s shoulder exploded, sure, but he still hasn’t lost in BKFC and is the reigning “King of Violence.” I wouldn’t accept a dime less if I were “Platinum,” who usually has all sorts of offers available.
Song Yadong defends Usman Nurmagomedov after UFC Shanghai’s near-elbow: ‘Actually, I understand’ : Usman should’ve have jumped the fence and gotten in the doctor’s way, but this was ultimately a nothing-burger.
Insomnia
Five new contracts were awarded at tonight’s Contender Series event. See the full results and highlights here!
RIGHT FROM THE START ⏰ Modestino Rodrigues earns the knockout in 15 seconds!!!! [ #DWCS | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/rArESSvLEY
— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 2, 2026
New Darren Till rant just dropped! This time, “The Gorilla” is irritated at Daniel Cormier, head of the Dagestani Defense Squad.
Why is DC always on the defensive of the Nurmagemadovs? Baffles me? You as a company man should he shouldn’t have stormed the octagon like that. The guy is celebrating his big knockout against a huge name. Bit somehow you have found a way to defend him you little potato head.…
— DT (@darrentill2) September 1, 2026
Kai Asakura fractured his thumb knocking out Aoriqileng , but he’s still aiming to return before the end of the year.
悲しいことがおきました、、 https://t.co/3kH7h73sBC pic.twitter.com/XyS5w2TeVT
— 朝倉 海 Kai Asakura (@kai_1031_) September 1, 2026
I’m old enough to remember when Dan Hooker got real upset at Paul Felder for making an innocuous joke of a similar fashion.
😭🇫🇷 Dan Hooker is wearing 'Dan Prostitue' shirt for UFC Paris, that also says: One night in Paris 1800-Hooker 60 seconds stand & bang. 🎥 @engageind pic.twitter.com/wwAxJBW4Vv
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) September 1, 2026
Bryce Mitchell doesn’t believe in vaccines, the round Earth, or … leg locks?
Bryce Mitchell debated Mikey Musumeci on why he thinks leg locks are gay 😭 "I do not like touching other guys feet, I do NOT like other guys touching my feet. Ever. God forbid I ever go for a foot lock on another man while [my wife] is depending on me to protect her. If one… pic.twitter.com/RimG6wifqo
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 1, 2026
I don’t even know what to say about this highlight edit except that it made me chuckle. Dumbest, best sport in the world!
UFC core pic.twitter.com/OysLfaETkv
— CobiMMA (@TheRealCobiMMA) August 31, 2026
At 39 years of age, Tim Elliott is still a top-notch Flyweight who never takes easy fights. He deserves every dollar of that raise!
Just spoke with UFC flyweight Tim Elliott, who thought he had been cut after his last loss Instead, the UFC re-signed him for his Sept. 12 fight against Edgar Chairez at #NocheUFC — and gave him a raise and a new 5-fight contract Interview coming to @InsideFighting_ shortly pic.twitter.com/9Pxn5AkHMz
— James Lynch (@LynchOnSports) August 31, 2026
Slips, rips, and KO clips
A great separator between the regional scene and world-class level is the ability to walk through shots that fold other men.
That knee landed CLEAN 🫨 Matt Bilella wins by knockout and moves to 2-0! [ #APFC25 | Live on UFC Fight Pass ] pic.twitter.com/44FI2E20kS
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) August 31, 2026
Reminder: Yuki Kondo fought as low as 158 pounds and as recently as last September.
23 years ago today, Josh Barnett defeated JMMA legend Yuki Kondo to become the final Openweight King of Pancrase. pic.twitter.com/wDgaTeEdbY
— Cerebral Vigilante (@Delisketo) August 31, 2026
The counter hook vs. straight right battle:
Armando Gutierrez Jr with an absolute missile of a right hand to KO Clark Ginn in the 2nd round #APFC25 pic.twitter.com/f336g0RUPP
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) August 30, 2026
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