Fight Bananas' Breaking News

  • 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 […]
August 14, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on August 14, 2025

UFC 319 : DU PLESSIS V CHIMAEV | MAIN CARD PREVIEW

▪️UFC 319 is LIVE from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois this Saturday.  What’s up, fight fans! It’s your boy Phil with a breakdown of all the violence coming our way Saturday night. The UFC returns to Chicago for a pay-per-view event that has us salivating. Headlined by a middleweight title fight that’s certain to be one for the ages, it’s the champion at 185, Dricus “Stillknocks” Du Plessis, facing off against the undefeated smashing […]
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August 13, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on August 13, 2025

PFL WORLD TOURNAMENT FINALS | FINALS PREVIEW | FRIDAY 08.15.2025

This Friday, August 15, 2025, the PFL hosts another thrilling World Tournament Finals card, featuring Lightweight, Bantamweight, and Women’s Flyweight finals. The event takes place at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. Let’s dive into this absolute cracker of a card. PFL Bantamweight Tournament Finals: Justin Wetzell (12-2) vs. Marcirley Alves (14-4) Justin Wetzell earned his finals spot with back-to-back unanimous decision victories. In Round 1, he outworked Russia’s Kasum Kasumov, then dispatched “El Toro” […]
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August 11, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on August 11, 2025

DANA WHITES CONTENDER SERIES | WEEK 1 | WE ARE SO BACK!

That’s right, folks! It’s August, which can only mean one thing for Tuesday nights: Dana White is back with his Contender Series, scouting fresh talent to join the UFC roster! The UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, will host what promises to be a thrilling series of midweek fight action! Here’s a breakdown of the five-fight card, along with my take on who I think will win and possibly earn a contract to the big […]
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August 8, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on August 8, 2025

UFC VEGAS 109 | LONGSHOT BETS

This Saturday, August 9th, the UFC APEX will host UFC Vegas 109: Dolidze vs. Hernandez. If you’ve looked at this card from a betting perspective, you’ll see it’s littered with fights where one fighter is not only favored but is a huge favorite. However, what I like about these cards is that they’re an opportunity to bet on some huge underdogs. I’ve got three plays for you to throw a few dollars on that offer […]
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July 31, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on July 31, 2025

UFC VEGAS 108 | 3 MUST WATCH FIGHTS

The UFC winds down from big live crowds this weekend, but that doesn’t mean you should miss this card! It’s got some fantastic fights on it that are, of course, flying well under the radar! But don’t worry because your boy Phil is gonna break down three you cannot afford to miss! Strap in, and let’s get into some BANGERS! Esteban Ribovics (14-1) vs. Elves Brener (16-4) The lightweight clash between Esteban Ribovics and Elves […]
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July 29, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on July 29, 2025

The PFL World Tournament Finals | Friday August 1st | JEAN Vs STORLEY | PINEDO Vs KHAYBULAEV

Atlantic City, NJ – August 1, 2025 – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to deliver a knockout night of mixed martial arts this Friday, August 1st, at the iconic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, which hosts two highly anticipated World Tournament Finals. I have to applaud the PFL for choosing Boardwalk Hall as the venue. Having hosted countless legendary boxing matches over the years, it’s fantastic to see one of the leading MMA promoters […]
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July 25, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on July 25, 2025

UFC ABU DHABI | MY 3 MUST SEE FIGHTS

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder – Must-See Fights Breakdown This Saturday, July 26, 2025, the UFC returns to Abu Dhabi as Etihad Arena hosts UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder. This article breaks down my favorite must-see fights on this weekend’s card. Let’s dive in! Bryce Mitchell (17-3-0) vs. Said Nurmagomedov (18-4-0) – UFC Abu Dhabi Bantamweight Clash Said Nurmagomedov welcomes Bryce Mitchell to the 135-pound division on Saturday, and anyone claiming […]
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July 24, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on July 24, 2025

UFC NOCHE | SILVA V LOPES HEADLINES CARD IN SAN ANTONIO | MORE UNDERCARD BOUTS ANNOUNCED

The UFC have now officially announced that this year’s Noche UFC on September 13 in San Antonio will be headlined by Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva. The UFC Noche 2025 event was moved to San Antonio, Texas, from its originally planned location in Guadalajara, Mexico, due to construction delays at Arena Guadalajara. Tatiana Suarez vs. Amanda Lemos has been announced as a feature bout and here are the rest of the fights announced thus far […]
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July 22, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on July 22, 2025

CLARESSA SHIELDS Vs LANI DANIELS | THE GWOAT RETURNS

The self proclaimed GWOAT, and women’s Undisputed world heavyweight champion Claressa Shields will defend her titles against IBF light-heavyweight champion Lani Daniels this Saturday July 26th. The fight will be held at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Few would argue that Shields isn’t the greatest female boxer of all time. Her record is an impeccable one. She rose to prominence by winning not one, but two Olympic gold medals in boxing (2012 and 2016), […]
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July 18, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on July 18, 2025

PACQUIAO Vs BARRIOS | RETURN OF THE PAC-MAN.

They say time waits for no man, but this weekend, one of the greatest fighters of all time returns to see what he’s still got left in the tank. The MGM Grand Garden Arena will host Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao as he challenges Mario Barrios for the WBC Welterweight World Championship. The Filipino legend, now 46, aims to break his own record as the oldest welterweight to win a world title at 147 pounds. He would […]
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