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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 […]
January 31, 2026
Published by Elle Dawson on January 31, 2026

UFC 325 LIVE Results: Lopes v Volkanovski 2

UFC 325 MAIN CARD (9PM ET Paramount+) Featherweight Championship Main Event Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)   Co-main Lightweight Fight Benoit Saint-Denis def. Dan Hooker by TKO at 4:45 of Round 2   Lightweight Feature Fight Mauricio Ruffy def. Rafael Fiziev by TKO at 4:30 of Round 2   Tallison Teixeira def. Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Quillan Salkilld def. Jamie Mullarkey by submission (RNC) at […]
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January 31, 2026
Published by Cody Merrow on January 31, 2026

UFC 325 MARKET REPORT (Polymarket Preview) – Polymarket vs Fanduel

🥊 UFC 325 MARKET REVIEW: Where The Money Is Moving… And Where YOU Should Be Placing It By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP Fight Bananas family! Cody Merrow here, and oh boy, do we have a MAIN EVENT worth dissecting before UFC 325 goes down. We’re not just breaking down the fight tonight, we’re breaking down the MONEY. Because let’s be honest, if you’re watching the UFC, at some point you’re thinking […]
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January 27, 2026
Published by Cody Merrow on January 27, 2026

THE ANIK & FLORIAN PODCAST IS BACK…AND IT’S SMOKING HOT!

  Episode 580 Delivers NEW Partnership, Mighty Mouse, Dominick Cruz & ALL the UFC 324 Chaos By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP Fight Bananas faithful! BUCKLE UP because after a six-week hiatus that felt like six YEARS, Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are BACK with the most loaded podcast episode of 2026. I’m talking Year 11. I’m talking a MASSIVE new partnership with All The Smoke Productions. I’m talking Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” […]
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January 24, 2026
Published by Cody Merrow on January 24, 2026

Chaos in Vegas: Every Fight We Lost Before the UFC 324 Walkouts

Chaos in Vegas The bright lights of the T-Mobile Arena signaled a triumphant new era for the UFC on Paramount+.   Like the Emmys, with the clean sweep from “The Pitt, the buildup for UFC 324 has felt more like an episode of ER. From the moment the first bout was announced to the final, frantic hours before the early prelims, the card has undergone a radical transformation that left matchmakers scrambling.   The heartbreak […]
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January 24, 2026
Published by Elle Dawson on January 24, 2026

UFC 324 LIVE Results

UFC 324 MAIN CARD (9PM ET Paramount+) Interim Lightweight Championship Main Event Justin Gaethje def. Paddy Pimblett by Unanimous Decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)   Co-main Bantamweight Fight Sean O’Malley def. Song Yadong by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)   Heavyweight Feature Fight Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Derrick Lewis by TKO at 3:14 of Round 2   Natalia Silva def. Rose Namajunas by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Jean Silva def. Arnold Allen by Unanimous Decision (30-27, […]
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November 19, 2025
Published by Dave Van Auken on November 19, 2025

Who’s Next for Islam Makhachev ..?

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 […]
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October 3, 2025
Paul Hughes and Usman Nurmagomedov delivered yet another classic in Dubai - but the event was sullied by a shocking scorecard
Published by Keelin McNamara on October 3, 2025

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 […]
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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 […]
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September 3, 2025
Published by Dave Van Auken on September 3, 2025

UFC PARIS | MAIN CARD PREVIEW | 9.6.25

Lets. Get. Into It! Featherweight Bout: Patricio Pitbull (37-8) vs. Losene Keita (16-1) What a way to kick off the main card! One of the UFC’s shiny new signings faces an experienced MMA veteran in a clash that promises fireworks. Losene Keita is poised to be a problem. This kid is a serious athlete, and fans are going to love him—especially in Europe, where he’s already a star. The former two-division Oktagon champion is lightning-fast […]
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September 1, 2025
Published by Dave Van Auken on September 1, 2025

DWCS Week 4: Contract or a Cab Ride Home?

As I’m currently traveling to Spain, I thought I’d pass the time by putting together a quick preview of tomorrow night’s DWCS card. With five fights that the bookies are calling the closest of the season so far, this Tuesday night’s action promises to deliver. So, strap in and let’s break down the chaos! Welterweight: Jack Congdon vs. Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani Jack Congdon, a 7-1 martial arts prodigy who’s been training since he could walk, is […]
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