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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 […]
July 18, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on July 18, 2025

USYK V DUBOIS 2 | UNDISPUTED

It’s finally here, fight fans: the heavyweight rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London. But this time, it’s for all the belts and the title of undisputed heavyweight champion. If Dubois wins, he will become Britain’s first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis achieved the feat in 1999. It was heavyweight boxing that ignited my love for combat sports, thanks to my dad, Mike. He talked my mum into letting […]
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July 11, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on July 11, 2025

Ring III : Berlanga Vs Sheeraz | Stevenson Vs Zepeda

After the women light up MSG on Friday, the attention turns to the men as Ring Magazine presents their RING III card. The fights will be LIVE from the iconic Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York City. A venue that normally hosts the US Open tennis! Strap yourselves in because this one’s going to be electric! A card that boasts a double main event, and a undercard dripping with exciting world title fights! This article […]
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July 10, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on July 10, 2025

TAYLOR V SERRANO 3 | MSG, NEW YORK CITY.

This weekend the sport of boxing officially takes over New York City. As Jake Paul’s MVP promotions and Turki Alalshikh’s RING Magazine, both put on huge nights of boxing in the Big Apple. If you’re a fan of the sweet science, there is no city in the world you’d rather be in than the city that never sleeps. We will start the weekends coverage on Friday with a trip to the one and only “Mecca […]
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July 10, 2025
Published by Paul Browne on July 10, 2025

UFC on ESPN 70 Main Card Preview

Veterans Meet Rising Stars at UFC Nashville The world’s premier MMA promotion returns this weekend after a brief hiatus, as the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, hosts UFC on ESPN 70. The event features a slate of seasoned veterans looking to halt the momentum of fast-rising prospects. Let’s take a look at the main card action set for Saturday night: Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira (Heavyweight) The UFC’s all-time knockout leader, Derrick Lewis (28-12 MMA, […]
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June 30, 2025
Published by Paul Browne on June 30, 2025

Topuria Makes History—Here’s Who Should Be Next

Looking Ahead: What Comes Next for UFC 317’s Standout Winners UFC 317 delivered on its promise—fulfilling the hype with a lineup of thrilling bouts at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event offered multiple highlight-reel finishes, a fight that could rival any for “Fight of the Year,” and a record-breaking main event by Ilia Topuria. With the dust settling, here’s a look at what’s next for the main card victors. Ilia Topuria Ilia Topuria made […]
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June 29, 2025
Ilia Topuria UFC 137
Published by Paul Browne on June 29, 2025

UFC 317 Results

UFC 317: Topuria Makes History, Van and Royval Go to War The UFC capped off International Fight Week with a stacked card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and four standout performances earned $50,000 bonuses as UFC 317 came to a close on Saturday night. Performance of the Night: Ilia TopuriaIlia Topuria continued his meteoric rise with a stunning first-round knockout of former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. In less than half a round, Topuria showcased […]
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June 28, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on June 28, 2025

UFC317 | THE CHAMP HAS A NAME

The champ has a name, and it’s Charles Oliveira. That’s right fight fans. For everyone thinking Ilia Topuria has an easy fight this weekend, then get the FU%K outta here! It’s not that Topuria can’t win this Saturday, but some people are already thinking it’s set in stone. Especially the bookmakers. Who now have the Georgian -500 to get the win this Saturday. That’s borderline ridiculous. Especially for a guy moving up to the 155lb […]
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June 28, 2025
Robocop UFC 317
Published by Paul Browne on June 28, 2025

5 Sleeper Fights To Watch at UFC 317

UFC 317 Prelims Preview: Five Must-See Matchups We’ve already taken a deep dive into the main card matchups at UFC 317. Now, let’s turn our attention to the best of the preliminary action happening tonight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Jack Hermansson vs. Gregory Rodrigues (Middleweight) Swedish veteran Jack Hermansson (24-8 MMA, 11-6 UFC) returns to the Octagon for the first time in 16 months as he takes on the always-dangerous Gregory Rodrigues (16-6 […]
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June 26, 2025
Charles Oliveira UFC 317
Published by Paul Browne on June 26, 2025

UFC 317 Preview: Two Title Fights Set for International Fight Week

Everything You Need to Know About UFC 317: Full Main Card Breakdown International Fight Week has arrived, and as always, the UFC is marking the occasion with a massive pay-per-view event. UFC 317 takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this Saturday, featuring two title fights at the top of the card. The vacant UFC lightweight title is on the line in the main event, as former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria moves up to […]
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June 22, 2025
Published by Dave Van Auken on June 22, 2025

The Legacy of Jon Jones

Jon Jones’s legacy is undeniably one of extraordinary athletic achievement: youngest champ, multi-divisional reigns, dominant wins, and longevity. But it’s also a complex narrative, marred by off-field misconduct, doping controversies, and lingering “what ifs” about elite matchups avoided. For many, he’s the GOAT; for others, his record isn’t uncontested. As of now, his legacy hangs in dynamic tension—legendary yet unfinished, hero-like yet flawed. Jon Jon is the Youngest-ever UFC champ at age 23 by defeating […]
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