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  • UFC Vegas 107 Preview

    UFC Vegas 107 Preview

    May 28, 2025
    Top 5 Flyweights Clash as UFC Returns to the Apex This Saturday The world leader in mixed martial arts returns to action this weekend, as the UFC Apex in Las Vegas hosts UFC Vegas 107 on Saturday night. The card is headlined by a pivotal matchup between two top-five flyweights, as Erin Blanchfield (13-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) takes on Maycee Barber (14-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) in a five-round bout. Let’s take a look at all […]

R&R (Results and Recaps)

  • We're breaking down the winners and losers from UFC 314 in Miami, Florida
    UFC 314: Main winners and losers from mammoth Miami event
    April 15, 2025
    With the dust and the smoke settling, the events of Saturday night in Miami, Florida continue to be the topic of debate and discussion. Today, we’re breaking down and analysing some of the biggest winners and losers from the UFC’s Miami card on Saturday night. With that being said, let’s kick things off with the winners from UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski might truly be ‘The Great(est)’ Saturday night saw some truly remarkable history being made […]
  • UFC Fight Night Tampa Staff Predictions
    December 14, 2024
    GOOD MORNING, FIGHT FANS! Ladies and gentlemen, we are back with another fantastic fight night from the UFC –  this time from Amelie Arena in Tampa, Florida. It is an event which sees the return of Colby “Chaos” Covington, who takes on Joaquin “New Mansa” Buckley in a titanic welterweight main event. With that in mind, the staff here at Fight Bananas are back with Round 2 of our event predictions. Read on to find […]
  • BREAKING NEWS: Conor McGregor GUILTY of Dublin R*** in 2018
    November 22, 2024
    UFC star Conor McGregor has been found civilly liable for raping a woman in a Dublin hotel in 2018, and has been fined 248,000 Euros (around $258,000). “Brutally r***d and battered” – Civil Jury Delivers Damning Verdict The case centred around a sexual encounter between McGregor, a second man (James Lawrence), the Claimant and another woman in December 2018, a couple of months following McGregor’s devastating defeat to Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov. The woman at […]
  • Change On The Horizon? Judge Rejects UFC Antitrust Settlement
    August 5, 2024
    Amidst all of the typically busy furore of the world of combat sports, one of the biggest stories of the year has actually come from outside the Octagon, as opposed to within the confines of the cage; in fact, it has come from a Nevada courtroom, where the settlement (totalling $335 million) of a pair of class action lawsuits against Zuffa LLC, the parent company of the UFC has been rejected. Stay tuned to find […]
  • REPORT: Daniel Jacobs vs Shane Mosley Jr to co-main Diaz/Masvidal
    May 31, 2024
    Ladies and gentlemen, we’re getting ever-closer to our July 6th night of boxing, featuring UFC legends Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal facing off in Anaheim, California. Today, though, some big news was announced for the event, with the co-main event being unveiled; and it’s a big one. Jacobs and Mosley Jr to meet in Anaheim, CA Daniel Jacobs (37-4, 30 KOs) is a two-time former middleweight world champion, having held the WBA middleweight world title […]
May 28, 2025
UFC Vegas 107 Preview
Published by Paul Browne on May 28, 2025

UFC Vegas 107 Preview

Top 5 Flyweights Clash as UFC Returns to the Apex This Saturday The world leader in mixed martial arts returns to action this weekend, as the UFC Apex in Las Vegas hosts UFC Vegas 107 on Saturday night. The card is headlined by a pivotal matchup between two top-five flyweights, as Erin Blanchfield (13-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) takes on Maycee Barber (14-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) in a five-round bout. Let’s take a look at all […]
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May 27, 2025
Tom Aspinall UFC
Published by Paul Browne on May 27, 2025

Tom Aspinall Teases ‘Heavyweight News’ Amid Jon Jones Rumors

Tom Aspinall’s Cryptic Post Rekindles Jon Jones Unification Talk The mind games between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones continue. Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) reignited the rumor mill on Monday with a cryptic Instagram post that read, “Heavyweight news…coming soon.” The message from the UFC interim heavyweight champion immediately sparked speculation that the long-awaited title unification bout with Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) was about to be announced. However, Aspinall quickly moved to temper the […]
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May 22, 2025
Jack Della Maddalena UFC
Published by Paul Browne on May 22, 2025

“He’s a Legend”: Jack Della Maddalena Calls on Volkanovski and Craig Jones to Crack the Makhachev Code

JDM Looks to Fellow Aussie Star for Edge Ahead of Makhachev Clash As Jack Della Maddalena gears up for the biggest test of his MMA career, he’s turning to someone who knows his upcoming opponent better than most—UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) captured the welterweight crown at UFC 315 in Montreal with a win over Belal Muhammad. Now, with Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) expected to vacate his […]
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May 17, 2025
Paddy Pimblett UFC
Published by Paul Browne on May 17, 2025

Paddy Pimblett Sees Topuria as Path to UFC Title

UFC Shake-Up: Pimblett Targets Lightweight Title in Post-Makhachev Era With Islam Makhachev officially moving up to welterweight, Paddy Pimblett sees a clear path opening toward a UFC lightweight title shot. UFC President Dana White confirmed this week that Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) will relinquish the 155-pound championship he’s held since 2022 to pursue a new challenge at 170 pounds. He’s expected to face newly crowned welterweight king Jack Della Maddalena later this year. As […]
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May 15, 2025
Gilbert Burns UFC
Published by Paul Browne on May 15, 2025

UFC Fight Night: Morales vs. Burns Preview

UFC Vegas 106: Rising Stars, Redemption Arcs, and High-Stakes Clashes Set for Las Vegas The UFC Apex in Las Vegas will once again be the battleground this Saturday night, as UFC Vegas 106 delivers a stacked main card featuring surging contenders and veteran warriors. Headlined by a pivotal welterweight clash, the event could shake up multiple divisions. Here’s a breakdown of the key matchups fans can expect: Main Event: Michael Morales vs. Gilbert Burns Unbeaten […]
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May 15, 2025
Topuria Makhachev UFC
Published by Paul Browne on May 15, 2025

“You’re a Coward”: Topuria and Makhachev Erupt in War of Words

Topuria and Makhachev’s Trash Talk Gets Personal Ilia Topuria isn’t holding back when it comes to Islam Makhachev’s recent decision to move divisions instead of facing him in a highly anticipated superfight. Following UFC President Dana White’s announcement that Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) will vacate his lightweight title to pursue a shot at newly crowned welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena, Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) took aim at the Dagestani star, accusing him of […]
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May 12, 2025
Belal Muhammad UFC 315
Published by Paul Browne on May 12, 2025

Robert Whittaker: Belal Muhammad Has Only Himself to Blame for UFC 315 Loss

Belal Muhammad Ignored His Strengths — And Paid the Price, Says Whittaker Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker believes Belal Muhammad has no one to blame but himself for his loss in the UFC 315 main event. Muhammad (24-4 MMA, 15-4 UFC) lost his UFC welterweight title in his first attempted defense on Saturday night, getting outstruck over five rounds by Jack Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC). “Remember the Name” entered the bout as […]
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May 9, 2025
Jessica Andrade UFC 315 Preview
Published by Paul Browne on May 9, 2025

5 Sleeper Fights To Watch At UFC 315

Prelim Spotlight: Fighters to Watch Ahead of UFC 315 in Montreal Quebec hosts its first UFC event in a decade this weekend as UFC 315 takes place at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The card is headlined by two world title fights: Belal Muhammad will defend his welterweight title against dangerous Australian contender Jack Della Maddalena, while Valentina Shevchenko puts her flyweight belt on the line against French striking standout Manon Fiorot in the co-main […]
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May 8, 2025
UFC 315 Preview
Published by Paul Browne on May 8, 2025

UFC 315 Preview

UFC 315 Main Card Preview: Title Fights and Big Returns in Montreal The UFC heads back to Montreal for the first time in years, as UFC 315 takes over the Bell Centre with a stacked lineup that includes two world championship bouts. Here’s a breakdown of the high-stakes matchups set for Saturday night’s pay-per-view main card. Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della MaddalenaUFC Welterweight Championship Reigning welterweight champion Belal Muhammad (24-3, 1 NC) puts his belt […]
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April 30, 2025
UFC Des Moines Preview
Published by Paul Browne on April 30, 2025

UFC Des Moines Main Card Preview

UFC Des Moines Fight Night: Main Card Preview This Saturday, the UFC heads to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, for UFC on ESPN 67—an event packed with rising talent, returning veterans, and a high-stakes bantamweight headliner. The evening’s lineup includes a compelling mix of former champions, fast-rising prospects, and fan favorites, promising plenty of action across multiple divisions. Here’s a breakdown of the main card matchups to watch. Main Event: Cory Sandhagen vs. […]
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