Welcome to Midnight Mania, a look back at the top three combat sports stories from Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. The lineup features a major boxing return announcement, fan reaction to promotional material, and intense training footage.
Jake Paul vs. Cedric Doumbe and UFC 335 Poster Backlash
Jake Paul is scheduled to step back into the boxing ring this coming December to face former kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe. Meanwhile, the official fight poster for UFC 335 was unveiled on Monday, drawing widespread disappointment and negative feedback from fight fans.
In other training news, heavyweight contender Josh Hokit took his preparation for UFC 334 to an extreme level. His intensive training session ultimately resulted in the fighter getting pepper sprayed.
The daily combat sports roundup also touched on various other topics, including fan discussions, fighter callouts, viral videos, and highlights from Halloween weekend.
