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UFC castaway Muhammad Mokaev ‘levels above’ surging champion Joshua Van: ‘Make that fight happen’

Welcome to Midnight Mania! Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. Insomnia Muhammad Mokaev vs. Joshua Van would be an awesome style clash, but Mokaev remains persona…

By Andrew Richardson · MMA Mania

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 3:59 AM

Key Things to Know

Muhammad Mokaev is described as levels above UFC flyweight competitor Joshua Van.
Joshua Van recently fought Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Justin Gaethje is weighing retirement ahead of a possible title fight against Arman Tsarukyan.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Andrew Richardson's Midnight Mania column recaps recent mixed martial arts developments, including claims that former UFC fighter Muhammad Mokaev is levels above flyweight competitor Joshua Van. The piece highlights recent events following UFC 331 on September 19, 2026, where Van competed against Alexandre Pantoja in Los Angeles, California.

Additional topics discussed include Justin Gaethje contemplating retirement ahead of a potential title defense against Arman Tsarukyan. The article also touches on heavyweight Alexander Volkov, the cancellation of a bout between Mickey Gall and Sedriques Dumas for UFC Vegas 121, and an upcoming grappling match featuring Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir.

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UFC castaway Muhammad Mokaev ‘levels above’ surging champion Joshua Van: ‘Make that fight happen’

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