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  • Who’s Next for Islam Makhachev ..?

    November 19, 2025
    Islam Makhachev just won the main event at UFC 322 via unanimous decision to win the UFC Welterweight Championship and now that question who is next for Islam Makhachev.   🔎 Top Contenders to Watch as His Next Opponent Kamaru Usman Makhachev himself has mentioned Usman as a logical next challenge.   Usman is a former champ and a big name in the 170-lb division.   Michael Morales Morales got a lot of attention after […]

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
    October 3, 2025
    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
    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 […]
May 23, 2024
Published by Phillip Dean on May 23, 2024

THE GOOSES EDGE – All about the underdogs in Newcastle.

Whats up fight fans?! Feeling the pain of a Saturday night passing you by, and no UFC on to get your fix of betting action! Well fear not my brothers and sisters, your boy Goose has you well and truly covered. Now as I am based here in England, I have been a keen follower of the Cagewarriors promotion for some time. Way back to when a certain young irishman named Conor McGregor made his […]
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May 19, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on May 19, 2024

Lerone Murphy Victorious at UFC Vegas 92

The world of mixed martial arts is known for its unpredictability and for one night a fighter can change the projection of his career, Lerone Murphy just achieved that at UFC Vegas 92 by defeating Edson Barboza. This victory showcased Murphy’s skills and determination, solidifying his place as a rising star in the sport. One key factor in Murphy’s victory was his ability to effectively counter Barboza’s aggressive striking and capitalize on openings in his […]
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May 16, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on May 16, 2024

Fury v Usyk “Ring of Fire”

Written by: @TheGooseMMA FURY V USYK: UNDISPUTED Finally, the Top 2 heavyweights in the world will collide, for all the gold. This Saturday we finally get to find out who the undisputed baddest man on the planet really is. England’s Gypsy King Tyson Fury will meet Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with the undisputed heavyweight title on the line. This is the first time the undisputed title has been fought over since 1999, […]
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May 13, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on May 13, 2024

Edson Barboza is Back Headling a UFC Fight Night

Edson Barboza, a Brazilian mixed martial artist, is set to headline UFC Vegas 93, a highly anticipated event in the world of MMA. Known for his dynamic striking abilities and impressive knockout power, Barboza has established himself as a top contender in the lightweight division. With a record of exciting fights and memorable performances, Barboza has garnered a loyal fan base and the respect of his peers in the sport. One of the key reasons […]
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April 19, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on April 19, 2024

UFC 304 Possibilities

UFC 304 Possibilities As the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) continues to grow in popularity and reach a global audience, fans eagerly anticipate each new event. With UFC 304 on the horizon, we speculate that the summer event will be held in Manchester, England.   We will delve into the 3 possibilities that UFC 304 may feature. First we are predicting that UFC 304 will be headline by Tom Aspinall.  The heavyweight division in the UFC […]
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April 11, 2024
Published by Keelin McNamara on April 11, 2024

New England Fights: Christian Turner in to fight Kyle Pufahl at NEF 57

Ladies and gentlemen, one of the hottest organisations on the regional scene is back with another epic night of fights! April 20th sees New England Fights present “NEF 57” from the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Last week, the promotion announced that the card will feature an extra professional catchweight bout; Kyle Pufahl will now face Christian Turner in a fight with a weight limit of 161 pounds. Fighting out of Nostos MMA in […]
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April 3, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on April 3, 2024

Thiago Moises will take on Ľudovit Klein on June 8th

A UFC Lightweight fight is booked for June 8th between Thiago Moises (18-7) & Ľudovít Klein (21-4) location TBA. The sensational grappler Thiago Moises, just won via 3rd round TKO (leg kicks) against Mitch Ramriez on March 16th and told Fight Bananas last week he want to be back in the octagon in the early summer. Thiago Moises still has championship aspirations and knows that a winning streak needs to happen to get back in […]
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March 12, 2024
Published by Keelin McNamara on March 12, 2024

Grant Dawson vs Joe Solecki OFFICIAL for UFC 302

Ladies and gentlemen – we have a big fight confirmed for UFC 302. Grant “KGD” Dawson, one of the most exciting fighters in this stacked UFC lightweight division, makes his return against fellow prospect Joe Solecki. Solecki, who is 5-2-0 in the UFC, will pose a dynamic and interesting challenge to Dawson, who is hoping to get back onto top form following his loss to Bobby Green last October. Our very own Dave Van Auken […]
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March 6, 2024
Published by Keelin McNamara on March 6, 2024

PFL Europe Paris: Cédric Doumbe Aims To Wow Again

Following it’s massively successful, sell-out show in September of last year, the PFL has touched down once again in one of the most famous cities on Earth! Paris, France once more plays host to the PFL, and especially one of the most exciting fighters on the planet right now: Cédric Doumbé. Cédric Doumbé: “Le Meilleur”‘s Meteoric Ascent Cédric Doumbé is easily one of the most thrilling, vicious fighters in the World. For those of you […]
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February 23, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on February 23, 2024

PFL v Bellator Weigh IN Results

PFL Champion vs. Bellator Champion – Heavyweight Renan Ferreira 263.2 lbs vs. Ryan Bader 231.1 lbs PFL Champion vs. Bellator Champion – Middleweight Impa Kasanganay 185.8 lbs vs. Johnny Eblen 185.5 lbs  Catchweight (182 lbs) Bout Ray Cooper III 182.4 lbs vs. Jason Jackson 182 lbs Heavyweight Bout Bruno Cappelozza 236.2 lbs vs. Vadim Nemkov 238.1 lbs  Light Heavyweight Bout Thiago Santos 205.2 lbs vs. Yoel Romero 205 lbs Lightweight Bout Clay Collard 155.5 lbs […]
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