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  • Top 25 MMA Fighters RIGHT NOW — According to Gemini AI

    February 23, 2026
    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 […]

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  • Top 25 MMA Fighters RIGHT NOW — According to Gemini AI
    February 23, 2026
    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 […]
  • Michael Chiesa Announces Retirement Fight with Anik & Florian + Mario Bautista joins the show!
    February 22, 2026
    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 […]
  • The Weekly Rounds 2: UFC Heavyweight Division, Diaz, Ilia vs Islam, and more
    February 13, 2026
    What’s good FB family?! This is the 2nd edition of the Weekly Rounds, where I will give some thoughts on some topics around the world of MMA. The opinions are all mine, would love a good debate! By: Will Brewer  Ok. Glove touch. HERE. WE. GO! Round 1: The State of the UFC Heavyweight Division Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Let’s just face it, The heavyweight division is in shambles right now. This is perhaps the worst […]
  • Anik & Florian UFC & Super Bowl Recap
    February 9, 2026
    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 […]
  • UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira Polymarket Report
    February 7, 2026
    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 […]

R&R (Results and Recaps)

  • Top 25 MMA Fighters RIGHT NOW — According to Gemini AI
    February 23, 2026
    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 […]
  • Michael Chiesa Announces Retirement Fight with Anik & Florian + Mario Bautista joins the show!
    February 22, 2026
    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 […]
  • The Weekly Rounds 2: UFC Heavyweight Division, Diaz, Ilia vs Islam, and more
    February 13, 2026
    What’s good FB family?! This is the 2nd edition of the Weekly Rounds, where I will give some thoughts on some topics around the world of MMA. The opinions are all mine, would love a good debate! By: Will Brewer  Ok. Glove touch. HERE. WE. GO! Round 1: The State of the UFC Heavyweight Division Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Let’s just face it, The heavyweight division is in shambles right now. This is perhaps the worst […]
  • Anik & Florian UFC & Super Bowl Recap
    February 9, 2026
    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 […]
  • UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira Polymarket Report
    February 7, 2026
    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 […]

R&R (Results and Recaps)

  • Top 25 MMA Fighters RIGHT NOW — According to Gemini AI
    February 23, 2026
    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 […]
  • Michael Chiesa Announces Retirement Fight with Anik & Florian + Mario Bautista joins the show!
    February 22, 2026
    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 […]
  • The Weekly Rounds 2: UFC Heavyweight Division, Diaz, Ilia vs Islam, and more
    February 13, 2026
    What’s good FB family?! This is the 2nd edition of the Weekly Rounds, where I will give some thoughts on some topics around the world of MMA. The opinions are all mine, would love a good debate! By: Will Brewer  Ok. Glove touch. HERE. WE. GO! Round 1: The State of the UFC Heavyweight Division Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Let’s just face it, The heavyweight division is in shambles right now. This is perhaps the worst […]
  • Anik & Florian UFC & Super Bowl Recap
    February 9, 2026
    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 […]
  • UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira Polymarket Report
    February 7, 2026
    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 […]
March 19, 2025
UFC London Edwards vs Brady
Published by Dave Van Auken on March 19, 2025

UFC London Main Card Preview

London Calling The UFC returns to British shores for its annual London event this Saturday, with a pivotal matchup in the welterweight division topping the bill. Let’s take a look at the fights that make up the main card at The O2 Arena this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 255. Main Event – Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady It’s do-or-die time for former UFC champion Leon Edwards in the main event. Edwards (22-4 MMA, 14-3 […]
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March 13, 2025
Jeremy Stephens BKFC
Published by Dave Van Auken on March 13, 2025

Jeremy Stephens Booked For UFC Return

34-Fight UFC Veteran To Return At UFC Des Moines After a lengthy six-year break from the top table of MMA, Jeremy Stephens (29-21-0-1 MMA, 15-18-0-1 UFC) is set to make his highly anticipated return to the Octagon when the UFC visits his home city of Des Moines, Iowa, on May 3rd. Stephens, also known as “Lil’ Heathen,” last competed in the UFC in 2021, where he was defeated by submission at the hands of Mateusz […]
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March 11, 2025
Fighting Nerds UFC
Published by Dave Van Auken on March 11, 2025

The Fighting Nerds: Brazil’s MMA Factory For Exciting UFC Talent

Brazil’s New Wave Of UFC Stars They had already been making waves inside the Octagon before this year, but after a spectacular start to 2025, the excitement surrounding Brazil’s Combat Club team (also known as “The Fighting Nerds”) has reached new heights. Electrifying knockout wins from both Jean Silva and Mauricio Ruffy over the past few weeks have escalated the buzz around the tight-knit group of up-and-coming stars who are taking the UFC by storm. […]
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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 […]
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March 8, 2025
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Published by Elle Dawson on March 8, 2025

UFC Lightweight says Gaethje turned him down

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Justin Gaethje Sparks Controversy Over UFC 313 Co-Main Spot Justin Gaethje stirred up the MMA world with a post on X, alleging that several fighters turned down the co-main event spot for UFC 313. Gaethje found himself without an opponent after Dan Hooker suffered a serious hand injury just weeks before their highly anticipated fight. Speculation ran high about who would step in to fill the spot. […]
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March 5, 2025
UFC 313 Preview
Published by Dave Van Auken on March 5, 2025

UFC 313 Main Card Preview

Who’s In Action At UFC 313 It’s fight week! UFC 313 goes down at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this Saturday night, with the biggest star in the organization over the past 2 years, Alex Pereira, front and center as he enters his FIFTH title fight in 16 months to face the division’s top-ranked contender, Magomed Ankalaev. Here’s a look at the fights making up the main card this weekend. Main Event – Alex Pereira […]
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March 4, 2025
Oban Elliott UFC
Published by Dave Van Auken on March 4, 2025

Oban Elliott Calls Out Ranked Welterweight

Oban Elliott Ready To Return To The Octagon Few rookie fighters in recent UFC history have captured the imagine of the fanbase quite like Oban Elliott (12-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) has. ‘The Welsh Gangster’ put on one of the most memorable performances in Dana White’s Contender Series history in mid-2023 when he rallied to pull off a sensational comeback victory over Kaik Brito and secure a UFC contract. Having made such a splash upon entering […]
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March 2, 2025
Tom Aspinall UFC
Published by Dave Van Auken on March 2, 2025

Tom Aspinall Blames Jon Jones For Delay In Making Superfight

Tom Aspinall Points Finger At Jon Jones Ever since he knocked out Sergei Pavlovich under the Madison Square Garden lights in November 2023 to become the UFC interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) has been relentlessly chasing a unification fight against the division’s reigning champion, Jon Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC). Aspinall’s opportunity to win the interim title came on short notice due to Jones suffering a long-term injury leading up to […]
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March 1, 2025
Published by Elle Dawson on March 1, 2025

UFC Vegas 103 Results

MAIN CARD: 7pm ET (ESPN+) LIVE NOW Flyweight Main Event: Manel Kape def. Asu Almabayev by TKO at 2:16 Round 3 Middleweight Co-main Event: Cody Brundage def. Julian Marquez by TKO at 4:45 Round 1 Lightweight: Nasrat Haqparast def. Esteban Ribovics by Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) Featherweight: Hyder Amil def. William Gomis by Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) Welterweight: Sam Patterson def. Danny Barlow by KO at 3:10 Round 1   PRELIM CARD: 4:30pm […]
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February 27, 2025
Justin Gaethje UFC
Published by Dave Van Auken on February 27, 2025

Justin Gaethje Has A New Opponent

New Co-Main Event Set For UFC 313 When the news broke earlier this week that Dan Hooker was out of his upcoming fight against Justin Gaethje, the rumor mill went into overdrive as fans speculated about who might replace “The Hangman” in the co-main event slot at UFC 313 on March 8th. It now seems we have our answer, following a video Dana White posted on his Instagram account. In the video, he announced that […]
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