Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.
Insomnia
Top Australian prospect 23-year-old Isaac Thomson (9-2) has signed to the UFC on short-notice to replace Melsik Baghdasaryan opposite Brazilian slugger Joanderson Brito this weekend. Brito is a tough fight for any Featherweight, but Thomson is a well-deserved signing and might surprise a few people.
Joshua Van got too much hate for celebrating at UFC 323. Wouldn’t you be excited if you just made an additional six-figures in 30 seconds?
UFC Fight Pass may be dying, which would be quite the blow to regional MMA.
I feel like this list has Tatsuro Taira disrespectfully low. There’s a real chance he’s champion within six months!
The hot tub wars are ongoing.
Sean Strickland is already doing his best to bite the hand that feeds. I wonder if Paramount will care more about this kind of thing than ESPN?
An update: Raja Jackson does not seem to be having a great time.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
One of the most surprising results of the weekend was Fabricio Andrade losing his ONE title.
It’s rare with see a spinning kick starting from the opposite stance in MMA. Nasty body shots!
Legal or illegal? It ended in bullying either way.
Random Land
It’s hard to look away from this train wreck.
Midnight Music: Indie folk, 2008
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
