Elle Dawson – Fight Bananas Official

September 7, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on September 7, 2025

Studio lights to fight nights: Paperweight now on Prime

What happens when an artist trades studio lights for fight lights? Paperweight, now streaming on Amazon Prime, answers that question with sweat, bruises, and a story that hits harder than you’d expect. The 65-minute sports documentary follows recording artist Andrew P. Oliver as he ditches the mic and straps on 4-ounce gloves, determined to find out what it really takes to fight. This isn’t a vanity project—it’s an immersion. Oliver trains under UFC featherweight Westin […]

June 1, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on June 1, 2025

Maycee Barber’s Health Battles Resurface, UFC Vegas 107 Main Event Cancelled

Maycee Barber’s long-awaited return to the UFC octagon has been derailed once again. The flyweight contender was forced to withdraw from tonight’s UFC Vegas 107 main event against Erin Blanchfield due to lingering health issues that have plagued her over the past year. A Year of Health Battles Barber’s health struggles began shortly after her unanimous decision victory over Katlyn Cerminara at UFC 299 in March 2024. Just days later, she developed a rapidly worsening […]

April 18, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on April 18, 2025

PFL World Tournament 3: LIVE results

MAIN CARD: 7PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Middleweight Main Event: Fabian Edwards def. Impa Kasanganay by TKO at 2:12 of Round 2 Lightweight Co-main Event: Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Marc Diakiese by TKO at 0:32 of Round 1 Middleweight Quarterfinal: Dalton Rosta def. Sadibou Sy by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:29 of Round 2 Lightweight Quarterfinal: Jay-Jay Wilson def. Mads Burnell by TKO at 4:42 of Round 3 Lightweight Quarterfinal: Alfie Davis def. Clay Collard by TKO […]

April 17, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on April 17, 2025

All PFL fighters make weight for the first time this season

MAIN CARD 7PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Middleweight Quarterfinal: Impa Kasanganay (185.6) v Fabian Edwards (185.6) Lightweight Quarterfinal: Gadzhi Rabadanov (156.0) v Marc Diakiese (155.2) Middleweight Quarterfinal: Sadibou Sy (185.8) v Dalton Rosta (185.6) Lightweight Quarterfinal: Mads Burnell (155.8) v Jay-Jay Wilson (156.0) Lightweight Quarterfinal: Clay Collard (155.4) v Alfie Davis (155.6) EARLY CARD 5PM ET (ESPN+) Middlweight Quarterfinal: Josh Silveira (185.6) v Mike Shipman (186.0) Lightweight Quarterfinal: Brent Primus (155.6) v Vinicius Cenci (155.8) Middlweight Quarterfinal: […]

April 11, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on April 11, 2025

PFL World Tournament 2: Bantamweight and Women’s Flyweight LIVE Results

MAIN CARD (ESPN2/ESPN+) 11PM ET Bantamweight Main Event: Marcirley Alves def. Leandro Higo by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) Women’s Flyweight Co-main event: Liz Carmouche def. Ilara Joanne by TKO at 1:25 of Round 1 Bantamweight Quarterfinal: Mando Gutierrez def. Francesco Nuzzi by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:13 of Round 1 Bantamwight Quarterfinal: Justin Wetzell def. Kasum Kasumov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) EARLY CARD (ESPN+) 9PM ET Women’s Flyweight Quarterfinal: Ekaterina Shakalova […]

April 8, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on April 8, 2025

UFC 314 Preview: Volkanovski, Lopes Clash for Vacant Featherweight Title in Miami

The featherweight division gets a new king this weekend — and it’s going down in one of the fight game’s favorite cities. UFC 314 hits Miami this Saturday, April 12, headlined by a high-stakes showdown between former champ Alexander Volkanovski and surging contender Diego Lopes for the vacant 145-pound belt. With Ilia Topuria officially leaving featherweight behind, the UFC wasted no time booking a new title fight — and this one has all the makings […]

April 8, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on April 8, 2025

Volkanovski vs. Lopes: Breaking Down UFC 314’s Featherweight Title Fight

The vacant featherweight title is on the line this Saturday, and it all comes down to a proven legend vs. a fast-rising finisher. Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes isn’t just a title fight — it’s a turning point for the entire 145-pound division. Let’s break it down. The Case for Alexander Volkanovski When Volkanovski is on, he’s one of the most complete fighters in MMA history. He’s built a career on tactical brilliance, relentless cardio, […]

April 3, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on April 3, 2025

PFL World Tournament 1: Welterweights & Featherweights LIVE Results

MAIN CARD: 10PM ET (ESPN2/ESPN+) Welterweight Main Event: Jason Jackson def. Andrey Koreshkov by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:21 of Round 2 Featherweight Co-main Event: Jesus Pinedo def. Adam Borics by TKO at 3:43 of Round 1 Welterweight Quarterfinal: Logan Storley def. Joseph Luciano by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Featherweight Quarterfinal: Movlid Khaybulaev def. Jeremy Kennedy by Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) EARLY CARD 8PM ET (ESPN+) Welterweight Quarterfinal: Thad Jean def. Mukhamed […]

April 2, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on April 2, 2025

PFL First Round: Welterweights & Featherweights Weigh-in Results

Featherweight First Round Jesus Pinedo (145.4) v Adam Borics (145.6) Gabriel Braga (144.4) v Fred Dupras (145.6) Jeremy Kennedy (145.8) v Movlid Khaybulaev (145.4) Nathan Kelly (146.0) v Taekyun Kim (145.2) Welterweight First Round Jason Jackson (170.8) v Andrey Koreshkov (171.0) Mukhamed Berkhamov (171.0) v Thad Jean (170.8) Magomed Umalatov** v Logan Storley (171.0) Giannis Bachar (170.6) v Masayuki Kikuiri (169.4) Alternate: Joseph Luciano (170.4) v Sarek Shields (170.8) **Magomed Umalatov did not […]

March 8, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on March 8, 2025

UFC 313 LIVE Results

UFC 313 has lost two bouts on fight day due to illness. Heavyweight Rizvan Kuniev was set to make his promotional debut against number five-ranked Curtis Blaydes, while featherweights John Castaneda and Chris Gutierrez were also on the card. The UFC has disclosed that both fighters fell ill, leaving the PPV with only 10 bouts. Here is the current lineup with LIVE results: UFC 313 MAIN CARD (PPV, 10pm ET) Light Heavyweight Championship Main […]