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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 […]
May 1, 2023
Published by Dave Van Auken on May 1, 2023

Peak Fighting Championship 28 is a Must See for MMA Fans!

Peak Fighting Championship 28 goes down this Saturday Night in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Revel Entertainment. Peak Fighting has a history of action packed cards, however Peak FC 28 might be the best card to date. Peak 28 is headlined by a Heavyweight Championship matchup between Cody East & Wesley Almedia and the co main event is a female Strawweight fight between Uber Prospect Lydia Warren & Meaghan Penning. Both female prospects are undefeated and […]
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April 28, 2023
Published by Dave Van Auken on April 28, 2023

BKFC 41 Weigh In Results

 Bare Knuckle FC 41 WEIGH-IN RESULTS Main Card Mike Perry, 184.2lbs. vs. Luke Rockhold, 185.4lb. Chad Mendes, 166 vs. Eddie Alvarez, 165 Christine Ferea, 124.3 vs. Bec Rawlings, 124.4 BKFC Women’s Flyweight World Championship Ben Rothwell, 287 vs. Josh Copeland, 272 Chris Camozzi, 204 vs. Dan Spohn, 203.2 Brandon Girtz, 165.8 vs. Christian Torres, 164.7 Mike Alvarado, 153.7 vs. James Brown, 154.1 Khortni Kamyron, 141 Gabrielle Roman, 139.4 Prelims Marcus Edwards, 175.8 vs. Jay Jackson, […]
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April 25, 2023
Published by Dave Van Auken on April 25, 2023

Sergei Pavlovich WINS

The Corner Man Ryan Quinn breaks down what it means for the UFC Heavyweight Division with the assertion of Sergei Pavlovich! What’s next for the division’s Champion, Jon Jones? Listen to the latest Betting Bananas Podcast on Sergei Pavlovich’s Future! 🎧https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/betting-bananas/id1679969916?i=1000610457540
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April 22, 2023
Published by Dave Van Auken on April 22, 2023

BKFC 40 LIVE RESULTS

BKFC 40 LIVE RESULTS STAY TUNED AS WE GIVE LIVE UPDATES ON BKFC 40 STARTING at 2:00 EST   Broadcasting Live from Leeds, UK Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is the first promotion allowed to hold a legal, sanctioned, and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889  
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April 22, 2023
Published by Dave Van Auken on April 22, 2023

UFC 290 Fight Card UPDATE

UFC 290 is scheduled to take place July 8th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Current Fight Card: Alexander Volkanovski (25-2) vs. Yair Rodriguez (15-3) – For Featherweight Title Robert Whittaker (24-6) vs. Dricus Du Plessis (19-2) Brandon Moreno (21-6-2) vs. Alexandre Pantoja (25-5) – For Flyweight Title Tresean Gore (4-2) vs. Bo Nickal (4-0) Deiveson Figueiredo (21-3-1) vs. Manel Kape (18-6) Robbie Lawler (29-16) vs. Niko Price (15-6) Jalin Turner (13-6) vs […]
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April 21, 2023
Published by Dave Van Auken on April 21, 2023

UFC Vegas 71 Weigh IN Results

UFC Vegas 71 weigh-in results below: Main Card (ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET) Sergei Pavlovich (260.5) vs. Curtis Blaydes (262.) Brad Tavares (185) vs. Bruno Silva (186) Bobby Green (156) vs. Jared Gordon (155.5) Iasmin Lucindo (126) vs. Brogan Walker (126) Jeremiah Wells (171) vs. Matthew Semelsberger (171) Preliminary Card (ESPN+ at 4 p.m. ET) Ricky Glenn (155.5) vs. Christos Giagos (155.5) Rani Yahya (136) vs. Montel Jackson (136) Karol Rosa (144.5) vs. Norma Dumont […]
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April 20, 2023
Published by Dave Van Auken on April 20, 2023

Big Country Roy Nelson set to Main Event Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred BareKnuckle MMA against Dillon Cleckler

Legendary Heavyweight “Big Country” Roy Nelson is set to Main Event Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred BareKnuckle MMA against Dillon Cleckler on May 5th in Fort Lauderdale. Roy Nelson, a veteran of over 40 MMA fights returns after a three year layoff. Dillion Cleckler, just knocked out Josh Burns in the very first round last month at Gamebred Boxing 5 is eager to fight a MMA legend. Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred BareKnuckle MMA tickets is officially on sale […]
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April 19, 2023
Published by Dave Van Auken on April 19, 2023

BKFC Star Howard Davis talks BKFC 38

Bare Knuckle FC Sensation Howard Davis comes on the Dave Van Auken Show to preview his fight at BKFC 38. Howard talks about his boxing career moving forward and how he loves to help the next generation. Howard & Dave also talk on the Big Boxing Fight Saturday Night between Tank Davis & Ryan Garcia.   🙌🏻 shout out to https://www.guerrillawarfareapparel.com/ 🔗 https://youtu.be/UHNw2cd0Y3k
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