R&R (Results and Recaps)

  • Paul Hughes and Usman Nurmagomedov delivered yet another classic in Dubai - but the event was sullied by a shocking scorecard
    Hughes and Nurmagomedov duel again in Dubai desert classic
    Ireland meets Dagestan for another desert dust-up  It turns out that some sequels are very much capable of living up to the original. Paul Hughes and Usman Nurmagomedov delivered yet another classic in the deserts of Dubai, putting on one of the best fights of the year. Both Irishman Hughes and Dagestan native Nurmagomedov met for the second time tonight – following their instant classic in the Coca-Cola arena in Dubai, UAE in January of […]
  • We're breaking down the winners and losers from UFC 314 in Miami, Florida
    UFC 314: Main winners and losers from mammoth Miami event
    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
    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
    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
    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 […]
January 19, 2025

The Top 5 Winners From UFC 311

Who’s Stock Was Boosted At UFC 311? The first UFC pay-per-view event of the year proved to be an excellent one with a spate of impressive finishes and plenty of drama throughout the evening. Champions defended their belts, contenders strengthened their cases and prospects were “fraud checked” during an epic night of action at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. But which fighters came out of Saturday’s PPV carrying the most forward momentum? Let’s dive […]
January 17, 2025

5 Sleeper Fights To Watch At UFC 311

The Best Of The Rest At UFC 311 The first UFC pay-per-view event of 2025 goes down this weekend at the brand new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California and the promotion have stacked the deck with two amazing title fights at the top end of the card. Pound-for-pound number one Islam Makhachev will put his lightweight strap on the line against Renato Moicano, after his original opponent Arman Tsarukyan picked up an injury at […]
January 17, 2025

UFC 311 | MAIN CARD PREVIEWS & PREDICTIONS | ARMAN OUT. MOICANO IN! UPDATED ARTICLE!

EDIT – MOICANO IS IN! ARMAN IS OUT!  It’s nearly upon us fight fans. The first PPV of the year and what a PPV she is. A five fight main card that is absolutely stacked top to bottom. There isn’t one fight on this main card that I aren’t absolutely pumped for. If this is Dana’s way of starting the year off on the right foot, I am absolutely here for it. I may even […]
January 16, 2025

Payton Talbott Looks To Continue His Rise To Stardom

The Rise Of Payton Talbott One of the most intruiging prospects on the UFC roster returns to action this weekend as Payton Talbott (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) steps into the Octagon to face Raoni Barcellos in the featured preliminary bout at UFC 311. The 26-year-old Reno native has enjoyed a blistering start to life as a UFC fighter since his first introduction to fans when he appeared on Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) in August […]
January 15, 2025

PFL RELEASE 2025 SCHEDULE | MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS.

Now then my people. It’s been a strange few weeks if you’re a fan of the PFL brand. Even today’s announcement of the upcoming schedule caused a stir as it confirmed that the prize money has been halved, and they have got rid of their usual “season” format. Which has been replaced by a simple single elimination tournament, featuring 8 fighters, across 8 weight divisions. The winner will receive of each tournament will receive a […]
January 15, 2025

What’s Next for Holy Holm?

What’s Next for Holly Holm? As the MMA world reflects on Holly Holm’s incredible journey through the UFC, fans are left wondering what the future holds for the legendary fighter. Known for her striking skills and fierce determination, Holm has consistently pushed the boundaries of women’s sports.  A future UFC hall of famer, Holm biggest win came at UFC 195 where she shocked the world with Knocking Out previously undefeated Ronda Rousey. With her departure […]
January 12, 2025

5 Biggest Winners From UFC Vegas 101: Dern vs. Ribas 2

The UFC Kicks Off 2025 With A Bang The first UFC event of the new year is officially in the history books, and despite the line-up for UFC Vegas 101: Dern vs. Ribas 2 perhaps not standing up on paper against the massive pay-per-view offering that awaits fans next weekend, the event delivered more than it’s fair share of thrills, spills and dramatic finishes. With nine of the fights being finished inside the distance (including […]
January 11, 2025

UFC Vegas 101 Results: Dern v Ribas 2

MAIN CARD: 7pm ET (ESPN+) Women’s Strawweight Main Event: Mackenzie Dern v Amanda Ribas by Submission (armbar) at 4:56 of Round 3 Welterweight: Santiago Ponzinibbio def. Carlston Harris by TKO at 3:13 of Round 3 Middleweight: César Almeida def. Abdul Razak Alhassan by KO at 4:16 of Round 1 Middleweight: Roman Kopylov def. Chris Curtis by TKO (head kick) at 4:59 of Round 3 Featherweight: Christian Rodriguez def. Austin Bashi by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, […]
January 9, 2025

UFC Prospects To Watch Out For This Weekend

We Are Back! Finally the wait is over!!! The UFC returns to our screens this Saturday after the holiday break and while the fight card at the Apex this weekend may be lacking a little in star power, there are certainly some intersting prospects set to make the walk to the Octagon who could each make waves in their respective divisions in the near future. Let’s take a look at some of the “ones to […]
January 9, 2025

Anything goes for Pearl Gonzalez

Pearl Gonzalez was born in Chicago, Illinois where at the age of 11 years old got into combat sport classes. PG won the Golden Gloves amateur championship in 2008. Pearl has fought for the biggest promotions in combat sports for the past 15 years. While still fighting, Pearl has gracefully transition into being one of the best commentators, podcasters and hosts in all of combat sports. Pearl is one of the biggest influences in the […]