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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 […]
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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January 29, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on January 29, 2024

Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA creates history in Orlando, Florida on March 2nd

This spring, Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA will create history in the Sunshine State with crowning there first world champion. Combat sports legends Junior Dos Santos & Alan Belcher will fight for the inaugural Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA World Heavyweight Championship. Junior Dos Santos won the main event of GBKMMA Jacksonville back in September against Fabricio Werdum. Alan Belcher won the main event at GBKMMA Biloxi in a split decision against Roy “Big Country” Nelson. Now both men will […]
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December 19, 2023
Published by Keelin McNamara on December 19, 2023

UFC 296 Review – Has It All Gone Too Far?

UFC 296 has come and gone, and it’s fair to say that it was an event that lived up to expectations. Whilst many were disappointed with the main event (we will be coming back to the two participants in a little bit), the card as a whole was little short of brilliant. Cody Garbandt showed shades of 2017 with a walk-off knockout over Brian Kelleher. Ariane Lipski put on a performance-bonus winning show with a […]
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September 5, 2023
Published by Dave Van Auken on September 5, 2023

Jared Cannonier BACKS UP!

UFC 293 takes places this Saturday Night in Sydney, Australia and will be headlined by the UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya against brash challenger Sean Strickland. However, due to an unseen incident if Strickland or Adesanya can’t make the walk Saturday night, we now know that ex Title Challenger Jared Cannonier is the Backup Fighter for the Main Event of UFC 293. Jared Cannonier, has wins in 4 out of his 5 fights including a […]
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August 25, 2023
Published by Keelin McNamara on August 25, 2023

Gamebred Bareknuckle: Fabricio Werdum Media Workout.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are getting closer to the next instalment of Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA! On Friday, September 8th, MMA legends Junior Dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum are set to complete their trilogy grudge match in Jacksonville, Florida, under the banner of Jorge Masvidal’s “Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA” promotion, and it’s fair to say that both fighters are looking in phenomenal shape.   To that, Gamebred Bareknuckle have announced that Fabricio Werdum’s media workout, live from […]
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August 25, 2023
Published by Dave Van Auken on August 25, 2023

UFC Singapore Weigh In Results

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs The Korean Zombie Official Weigh-In Results: MAIN CARD Main Event – Featherweight Bout: Max Holloway (146) vs The Korean Zombie (146) Co-Main Event – Light Heavyweight Bout: Anthony Smith (205.5) vs Ryan Spann (205) Featherweight Bout: Giga Chikadze (146) vs Alex Caceres (145.5) Bantamweight Bout: Rinya Nakamura (135) vs Fernie Garcia (135.5) Women’s Flyweight Bout: Erin Blanchfield (125.5) vs Taila Santos (124.5) Heavyweight Bout: Junior Tafa (255) vs Parker Porter (256) PRELIMS […]
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