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  • PFL Pitsburgh LIVE Results: Battle v Eblen

    March 28, 2026
    MAIN CARD 10PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Middleweight Main Event: Bryan Battle v Johnny Eblen Middleweight Co-main Event: Impa Kasanganay v Dalton Rosta Women’s Flyweight: Sumiko Inaba v Ariane Da Sliva Featherweight: Alexei Pergande def. Julio Arce by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Bantamweight: Lazaro Dayron def. Jacob Thrall by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)   PRELIM CARD 7PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Catchweight: Jack Cartwright def. Allan Begosso by split decision (29-28, 27-29, 29-28) Lightweight: Jakub Kaszuba def. […]

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  • PFL Pitsburgh LIVE Results: Battle v Eblen
    March 28, 2026
    MAIN CARD 10PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Middleweight Main Event: Bryan Battle v Johnny Eblen Middleweight Co-main Event: Impa Kasanganay v Dalton Rosta Women’s Flyweight: Sumiko Inaba v Ariane Da Sliva Featherweight: Alexei Pergande def. Julio Arce by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Bantamweight: Lazaro Dayron def. Jacob Thrall by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)   PRELIM CARD 7PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Catchweight: Jack Cartwright def. Allan Begosso by split decision (29-28, 27-29, 29-28) Lightweight: Jakub Kaszuba def. […]
  • PFL Pittsburgh Battle v Eblen weigh-in results
    March 27, 2026
    MAIN CARD 10PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Middleweight Main event: Bryan Battle (186.0) v Johnny Eblen (185.8) Middleweight Co-main event: Impa Kasanganay (185.8) v Dalton Rosta (185.8) Women’s Flyweight: Sumiko Inaba (124.6) v Ariane Da Sliva (125.8) Featherweight: Julio Arce (146.0) v Alexei Pergande (146.0) Bantamweight: Jacob Thrall (135.4) v Lazaro Dayron (135.8)   PRELIM CARD 7PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Catchweight: Jack Cartwright (140.0) v Allan Begosso (139.6) Lightweight: Jakub Kaszuba (155.4) v Natan Schulte (155.8) Lightweight: Dakota […]
  • UFC Fight Night Seattle: Adesanya vs. Pyfer preview
    March 26, 2026
    The UFC returns to Seattle with a Middleweight clash in the main event between former champion Israel Adesanya and heavy handed Joe Pyfer this SATURDAY!  By: Will Brewer Israel Adesanya (24-5) returns after a year-long layoff to face rising star Joe Pyfer (15-3) in this Saturday’s UFC fight night main event. The fight comes as a risk to most for Adesanya as he has dropped his last three bouts and needs a big win. The […]
  • Breaking: Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry added to Rousey-Carano MVP Netflix card
    March 16, 2026
    Nate Diaz returns to MMA to face Mike Perry on the MVP on Netflix card on May 16th  By: Will Brewer  The Most Valuable Promotions card on Netflix had already put together a must-watch event with Ronda Rousey facing Gina Carano in the main event and Francis Ngannou returning to MMA in co-main event. However, things got more spicy Monday morning, as a welterweight scrap between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry was announced. Perry has […]
  • PGF WEEK 2 RECAP & WHAT’S COMING WEDNESDAY
    March 16, 2026
    🥊 KEVIN BEUHRING IS RUNNING THE BOARD — PGF WEEK 2 RECAP & WHAT’S COMING WEDNESDAY By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP, Fight Bananas faithful! Cody Merrow here, and if you were not locked into PGF World on Wednesday night for Week 2 of the 2026 season,  first of all, what are you doing? Second of all, let me catch you up, because goddamn if this season isn’t already delivering everything we […]

R&R (Results and Recaps)

  • PFL Pitsburgh LIVE Results: Battle v Eblen
    March 28, 2026
    MAIN CARD 10PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Middleweight Main Event: Bryan Battle v Johnny Eblen Middleweight Co-main Event: Impa Kasanganay v Dalton Rosta Women’s Flyweight: Sumiko Inaba v Ariane Da Sliva Featherweight: Alexei Pergande def. Julio Arce by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Bantamweight: Lazaro Dayron def. Jacob Thrall by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)   PRELIM CARD 7PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Catchweight: Jack Cartwright def. Allan Begosso by split decision (29-28, 27-29, 29-28) Lightweight: Jakub Kaszuba def. […]
  • PFL Pittsburgh Battle v Eblen weigh-in results
    March 27, 2026
    MAIN CARD 10PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Middleweight Main event: Bryan Battle (186.0) v Johnny Eblen (185.8) Middleweight Co-main event: Impa Kasanganay (185.8) v Dalton Rosta (185.8) Women’s Flyweight: Sumiko Inaba (124.6) v Ariane Da Sliva (125.8) Featherweight: Julio Arce (146.0) v Alexei Pergande (146.0) Bantamweight: Jacob Thrall (135.4) v Lazaro Dayron (135.8)   PRELIM CARD 7PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Catchweight: Jack Cartwright (140.0) v Allan Begosso (139.6) Lightweight: Jakub Kaszuba (155.4) v Natan Schulte (155.8) Lightweight: Dakota […]
  • UFC Fight Night Seattle: Adesanya vs. Pyfer preview
    March 26, 2026
    The UFC returns to Seattle with a Middleweight clash in the main event between former champion Israel Adesanya and heavy handed Joe Pyfer this SATURDAY!  By: Will Brewer Israel Adesanya (24-5) returns after a year-long layoff to face rising star Joe Pyfer (15-3) in this Saturday’s UFC fight night main event. The fight comes as a risk to most for Adesanya as he has dropped his last three bouts and needs a big win. The […]
  • Breaking: Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry added to Rousey-Carano MVP Netflix card
    March 16, 2026
    Nate Diaz returns to MMA to face Mike Perry on the MVP on Netflix card on May 16th  By: Will Brewer  The Most Valuable Promotions card on Netflix had already put together a must-watch event with Ronda Rousey facing Gina Carano in the main event and Francis Ngannou returning to MMA in co-main event. However, things got more spicy Monday morning, as a welterweight scrap between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry was announced. Perry has […]
  • PGF WEEK 2 RECAP & WHAT’S COMING WEDNESDAY
    March 16, 2026
    🥊 KEVIN BEUHRING IS RUNNING THE BOARD — PGF WEEK 2 RECAP & WHAT’S COMING WEDNESDAY By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP, Fight Bananas faithful! Cody Merrow here, and if you were not locked into PGF World on Wednesday night for Week 2 of the 2026 season,  first of all, what are you doing? Second of all, let me catch you up, because goddamn if this season isn’t already delivering everything we […]

R&R (Results and Recaps)

  • PFL Pitsburgh LIVE Results: Battle v Eblen
    March 28, 2026
    MAIN CARD 10PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Middleweight Main Event: Bryan Battle v Johnny Eblen Middleweight Co-main Event: Impa Kasanganay v Dalton Rosta Women’s Flyweight: Sumiko Inaba v Ariane Da Sliva Featherweight: Alexei Pergande def. Julio Arce by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Bantamweight: Lazaro Dayron def. Jacob Thrall by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)   PRELIM CARD 7PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Catchweight: Jack Cartwright def. Allan Begosso by split decision (29-28, 27-29, 29-28) Lightweight: Jakub Kaszuba def. […]
  • PFL Pittsburgh Battle v Eblen weigh-in results
    March 27, 2026
    MAIN CARD 10PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Middleweight Main event: Bryan Battle (186.0) v Johnny Eblen (185.8) Middleweight Co-main event: Impa Kasanganay (185.8) v Dalton Rosta (185.8) Women’s Flyweight: Sumiko Inaba (124.6) v Ariane Da Sliva (125.8) Featherweight: Julio Arce (146.0) v Alexei Pergande (146.0) Bantamweight: Jacob Thrall (135.4) v Lazaro Dayron (135.8)   PRELIM CARD 7PM ET (ESPN/ESPN+) Catchweight: Jack Cartwright (140.0) v Allan Begosso (139.6) Lightweight: Jakub Kaszuba (155.4) v Natan Schulte (155.8) Lightweight: Dakota […]
  • UFC Fight Night Seattle: Adesanya vs. Pyfer preview
    March 26, 2026
    The UFC returns to Seattle with a Middleweight clash in the main event between former champion Israel Adesanya and heavy handed Joe Pyfer this SATURDAY!  By: Will Brewer Israel Adesanya (24-5) returns after a year-long layoff to face rising star Joe Pyfer (15-3) in this Saturday’s UFC fight night main event. The fight comes as a risk to most for Adesanya as he has dropped his last three bouts and needs a big win. The […]
  • Breaking: Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry added to Rousey-Carano MVP Netflix card
    March 16, 2026
    Nate Diaz returns to MMA to face Mike Perry on the MVP on Netflix card on May 16th  By: Will Brewer  The Most Valuable Promotions card on Netflix had already put together a must-watch event with Ronda Rousey facing Gina Carano in the main event and Francis Ngannou returning to MMA in co-main event. However, things got more spicy Monday morning, as a welterweight scrap between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry was announced. Perry has […]
  • PGF WEEK 2 RECAP & WHAT’S COMING WEDNESDAY
    March 16, 2026
    🥊 KEVIN BEUHRING IS RUNNING THE BOARD — PGF WEEK 2 RECAP & WHAT’S COMING WEDNESDAY By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP, Fight Bananas faithful! Cody Merrow here, and if you were not locked into PGF World on Wednesday night for Week 2 of the 2026 season,  first of all, what are you doing? Second of all, let me catch you up, because goddamn if this season isn’t already delivering everything we […]
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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August 28, 2025
Published by Dave Van Auken on August 28, 2025

MISFITS 22 | RING OF THRONES | TILL V ROCKHOLD | 8.30.25

Misfits 22 Breakdown: A Dad’s Take on the Chaos Let me make one thing clear: this is my first time writing about a Misfits Boxing card, and I wouldn’t exactly describe myself as a fan of the shows. But my beautiful daughter Isla is heading to Manchester for Misfits 22 with her mates, so I’ve got a ready-made excuse to dive into this madness. I’m breaking down the three main card fights like I’m chatting […]
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August 21, 2025
Published by Dave Van Auken on August 21, 2025

UFC SHANGHAI | WALKER Vs MINGYANG | ACTION IN ASIA | 08.23.25

Alright, Fight Bananas family, buckle up for some “Action in Asia”! Yeah, that was corny, but I don’t care—it’s almost the weekend, and we’ve got violence on deck! We’re headed to Shanghai, where the UFC is pushing hard to conquer the Asian market. While this card features some names fans may not know well, I’ve picked my three favorite fights to break down. I’ll also list the rest of the card below to keep you […]
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August 20, 2025
Published by Dave Van Auken on August 20, 2025

PFL WORLD TOURNAMENT FINALS | EDWARDS Vs ROSTA | 08.21.2025

This Thursday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida, the PFL is putting on another great card for our viewing pleasure. The card features the world tournament finals for the 185 and 205-pound titles, along with the recently added heavyweight world finals title fight. So we have a three-fight main card to talk about, and I’ll also list what’s in store on the undercard. Let’s get into it, people. PFL World […]
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August 18, 2025
Published by Dave Van Auken on August 18, 2025

DWCS | SEASON 9 | WEEK 2 | EXPOSITO V DELANO

Hello, degenerates! We’re fast approaching Tuesday, Week 2 of the new season of Dana White’s Contender Series. We’ve got a five-fight card headlined by two South American featherweights. I’ll break down the main event, the co-main event, and give quick picks for the other three fights. Let’s dive in. Breaking Down the Main Event: Exposito vs. Delano Battle for a Contract Featherweight action awaits! Manuel Exposito, with a 13-2 record, enters the cage on a […]
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August 15, 2025
Published by Dave Van Auken on August 15, 2025

MOSES ITAUMA Vs DILLIAN WHYTE | HYPE JOB OR CONTENDER?

Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte: Heavyweight Showdown in Riyadh This Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma faces his toughest test yet against former world title challenger Dillian Whyte. The clash headlines an electrifying card as part of the E-Sports World Cup festivities, broadcast live on DAZN PPV. With an explosive undercard supporting the main event, fight fans are in for a thrilling night. Let’s dive into the big one: Itauma vs. […]
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August 14, 2025
Published by Dave Van Auken 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 Dave Van Auken 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 Dave Van Auken 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 Dave Van Auken 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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