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February 27, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on February 27, 2026

Strickland STUNS Houston, Two Rising Stars Shine & Jon Jones’ Number Is In Jon Anik’s Phone

Strickland STUNS Houston, Two Rising Stars Shine & Jon Jones’ Number Is In Jon Anik’s Phone — The Anik & Florian Podcast Breaks It All Down ? By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP, Fight Bananas faithful! Episode 584 of The Anik & Florian Podcast, now powered by All The Smoke Fight, hit different this Monday, and if you weren’t locked in live at noon Eastern, you missed an absolute BANGER of a […]

February 23, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on February 23, 2026

Top 25 MMA Fighters RIGHT NOW — According to Gemini AI

As of February 2026, the UFC landscape has shifted significantly with several new champions and “double-champs” emerging. Popularity in the UFC is a mix of high-level skill (Pound-for-Pound rankings) and massive social media reach. Here are the 25 most popular and influential UFC fighters right now, categorized by their current status in the promotion: The “Superstars” (Elite Tier) These fighters lead the pack in terms of pay-per-view draw and global recognition: Ilia Topuria – The […]

February 22, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on February 22, 2026

Michael Chiesa Announces Retirement Fight with Anik & Florian + Mario Bautista joins the show!

The Anik & Florian Podcast Is Back — And This Episode Was MUST-WATCH TV ? By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP, Fight Bananas faithful! Buckle up, because the Anik & Florian Podcast — now proudly partnered with All The Smoke Fight, powered by All The Smoke Productions — delivered one of its best episodes in recent memory this past Monday, and if you missed it, I don’t know what you were doing […]

February 9, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on February 9, 2026

Anik & Florian UFC & Super Bowl Recap

ANIK & FLO BREAK DOWN MARIO BAUTISTA’S STATEMENT WIN AND SUPER BOWL HEARTBREAK ? By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP Fight Bananas family! Monday, February 9th, 2026 — the day AFTER the Super Bowl — should absolutely be a NATIONAL HOLIDAY, and Jon Anik and Kenny Florian aren’t wrong about this one! But while the rest of America was nursing hangovers and Patriots heartbreak (more on that in a minute), the guys […]

February 7, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on February 7, 2026

UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira Polymarket Report

BAUTISTA VS OLIVEIRA: WHERE THE SMART MONEY IS GOING Breaking Down Polymarket vs Sportsbooks for UFC Fight Night By Cody Merrow WHAT IS UP Fight Bananas family! We’ve got a BANGER of a main event this weekend at the UFC Apex with Mario Bautista taking on Vinicius ‘Lock Dog’ Oliveira in a five-round bantamweight scrap. But here’s the thing though… where should YOU be putting your money? Let’s break down what the prediction markets AND […]

February 4, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on February 4, 2026

Anik & Florian UFC 325 Recap from DOWN UNDA’

UFC 325 RECAP FROM DOWN UNDA’ WITH ANIK & FLORIAN! All The Smoke Fight Partnership Brings FIRE Analysis From UFC 325 Sydney By Cody Merrow ——————————————————————————————————————- WHAT IS UP Fight Bananas family! If you haven’t been tuning into The Anik & Florian Podcast, you are MISSING OUT on the best MMA analysis in the game right now. And I don’t say this lightly, these guys just came back from Sydney, Australia for UFC 325, and […]

February 2, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on February 2, 2026

Super Bowl LX Preview: NFL Stars as UFC Fighters

Super Bowl LX: If NFL Stars Were UFC Fighters By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP Fight Bananas family! Okay guys, BUCKLE UP, because we’re doing something a little different today. Super Bowl LX is THIS WEEKEND and goddamn if I’m not fired up to watch Seattle Seahawks (-4.5, -230) take on the New England Patriots (+4.5, +190) in what should be an absolute BANGER of a game! But here’s the thing though…as […]

February 1, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on February 1, 2026

Volkanovski Proves The Markets RIGHT at UFC 325

? UFC 325 RECAP: Volkanovski Proves Why He’s STILL The Great. By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP Fight Bananas family! WOW. Just… WOW. ??? If you had ANY doubts about Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski heading into UFC 325 — and let’s be honest, after the market started shifting toward Diego Lopes all week, some of you did — those doubts should be GONE now. What we just witnessed was a masterclass. […]

January 31, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on January 31, 2026

UFC 325 MARKET REPORT (Polymarket Preview) – Polymarket vs Fanduel

? UFC 325 MARKET REVIEW: Where The Money Is Moving… And Where YOU Should Be Placing It By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP Fight Bananas family! Cody Merrow here, and oh boy, do we have a MAIN EVENT worth dissecting before UFC 325 goes down. We’re not just breaking down the fight tonight, we’re breaking down the MONEY. Because let’s be honest, if you’re watching the UFC, at some point you’re thinking […]

January 27, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on January 27, 2026

THE ANIK & FLORIAN PODCAST IS BACK…AND IT’S SMOKING HOT!

Episode 580 Delivers NEW Partnership, Mighty Mouse, Dominick Cruz & ALL the UFC 324 Chaos By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP Fight Bananas faithful! BUCKLE UP because after a six-week hiatus that felt like six YEARS, Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are BACK with the most loaded podcast episode of 2026. I’m talking Year 11. I’m talking a MASSIVE new partnership with All The Smoke Productions. I’m talking Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” […]