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Midnight Mania! Tear Gas Derails Boxing Event In Nigeria
TL;DR
A boxing event in Nigeria was disrupted when tear gas was deployed, causing chaos among attendees. The incident raised concerns about safety and security at sporting events.
Key points
- Tear gas was deployed at a boxing event in Nigeria.
- The incident caused chaos among attendees.
- Safety and security concerns were raised.
- Panic ensued during the event.
Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Letâs start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Friday, May 1, 2026.
- Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis officially booked for UFC 329 clash: We complain about UFC matchmaking often, but this is a great booking, an exciting fight appropriate for both men.
- Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA fight card, start time, date and location | Romero vs. Nicholson: I hope bare knuckle MMA can grow in popularity, itâs a more logical progression to me than bare knuckle boxing. The gloves change grappling!
- Not again! Sportbooks panic following âirregular actionâ on UFC Perth betting line â âMoney has flooded inâ: To my eye, this feels like an appropriate odds swing, because Steve Erceg was way too large of a favorite in the first place.
Insomnia
Iâve seen a lot of weird stuff in combat sports, but tear gas is a new one.
CHAOS IN THE RING INDEED!
Tear gas made it into the building and the fight had to stop. Fights have restarted and main card is underway! #EfePortable | Live NOW on DAZN âȘïž pic.twitter.com/a3M7Xw16as
â DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 1, 2026
Given Gerald Meerschaertâs extensive history of making weight, missing here feels like an ominous sign that âGM3â is injured, unmotivated, or both.
Gerald Meerschaert missed weight by four pounds, coming in at 190 lbs earlier today.
The only weight miss on the card.
Pretty strange considering GM3 has never missed weight in his 58-fight career, including 25 UFC fights.
[Via UFC YouTube] pic.twitter.com/7pXKOxKKpv
â Verdict (@VerdictMMA) May 1, 2026
Roughly six weeks after his bout versus Axel Sola, Mason Jones still hasnât received his âFight of the Nightâ money.
These anti-money laundering checks are really making me wish I was laundering money. Probably be easier to explain than my deposit hasnât been paid by UFC yet, still waiting on my 100gâs
â Mason Jones (@MasonJones1995) May 1, 2026
Muhammad Mokaev showing his his functional strength:
After wrestling session pic.twitter.com/StW6OD6ge9
â Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) April 30, 2026
Melquizael Costa and Joanderson Brito absolutely THROWING DOWN in sparring.
Absolutely proving the point, Arman Tsarukyan responded to this accurate meme with the comment, âLetâs wrestle then.â
Slips, rips, and KO clips
The most telegraphed left uppercut of all time countered in comedic fashion:
Insane faceplant KO by Enrique Aranda on the Budo Sento ammy prelims #BudoSento34pic.twitter.com/koWlNMujsV
â caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 30, 2026
Greeting a takedown attempt with the perfect knee!
Gahhhhh dam pic.twitter.com/h5AtnTv3OS
â Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) April 25, 2026
Speaking of perfect knees! Getting speared to the body while mid-punch/mid-exhale is really a worst-case scenario.
DENIZ DEMIRKAPU TO THE BODY!
He SHUTS DOWN Mohamed Hamami at #GLORY107#GLORY107 | LIVE NOW | KIJK | RTM Stage, Rotterdam pic.twitter.com/B5nhhO8vqU
â GLORY Kickboxing (@GLORY_WS) April 25, 2026
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Q&A
What caused the disruption at the boxing event in Nigeria?
Tear gas was deployed during the boxing event, leading to chaos and disruption.
What are the safety concerns raised by the tear gas incident at the boxing event?
The incident raised significant concerns about the safety and security measures in place at sporting events in Nigeria.
How did attendees react to the tear gas deployment during the boxing event?
Attendees reacted with panic and chaos as the tear gas caused confusion and distress among the crowd.
What implications does the tear gas incident have for future boxing events in Nigeria?
The incident could lead to stricter security protocols and increased scrutiny of safety measures at future boxing events in Nigeria.
