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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 […]
June 19, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on June 19, 2025

BETTING BANANAS🍌- UFC BAKU

This Saturday the UFC make their first trip to Baku and put on a historic event at the Baku Crystal Hall. I’ve even included a picture of the arena for this one, as at night it is quite simply the most beautiful arena I have seen. The card will be headlined by Khalil Rountree taking on Jamahal Hill in the middleweight division! Anyhow, more importantly let’s get into what I am betting on this card. […]
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June 19, 2025
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Published by Paul Browne on June 19, 2025

UFC Baku Preview: Hill vs. Rountree Headlines Historic Card

PFL Baku Main Card Preview The world leader in mixed martial arts breaks new ground this weekend as Crystal Palace Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan, hosts its first-ever UFC event. Let’s take a look at the main card action at UFC on ABC 8 this Saturday night: Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. (Light Heavyweight) Former 205-pound champion Jamahal Hill (12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) is searching for his first win since January 2023 in Saturday’s main […]
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June 19, 2025
Published by Dave Van Auken on June 19, 2025

UFC Baku: A Career-Defining Moment for Rafael Fiziev

IRafael Fiziev will make his first-ever UFC appearance in Azerbaijan at UFC Baku — and with it, the weight of expectation from a passionate local crowd. He acknowledged the immense responsibility. “Fighting in my homeland is a huge honor… I’ve had three defeats in a row, and I need this victory … to stay in the title race.” That bar of expectation is high. After snapping a three-fight skid — including tough losses to Justin Gaethje (twice) […]
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June 17, 2025
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Published by Paul Browne on June 17, 2025

Health Update on Ben Askren Provided by His Wife

Ben Askren’s Wife Shares Concerning Health Update The wife of retired UFC fighter Ben Askren has provided a public update regarding his serious health condition. Askren, 40, is currently hospitalized in Wisconsin after being diagnosed with pneumonia. According to the update, he remains sedated and is receiving support from a ventilator. Doctors are continuing to monitor his condition closely, and there is a possibility that he may require a lung transplant in the future. “I […]
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June 14, 2025
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Published by Paul Browne on June 14, 2025

Sleeper Fights You Need to Watch on the UFC Atlanta Undercard

From Bearjew’s Return to Wellmaker’s Rise: UFC Atlanta Prelims Preview While the main card of UFC on ESPN 69 is loaded with big names and high-stakes bouts, savvy MMA fans know the preliminary lineup in Atlanta, Georgia is packed with sleepers that could easily produce Fight of the Night contenders. From rising prospects to veteran showdowns, here’s a closer look at three must-watch matchups before the spotlight hits the main stage. Paul Craig vs. Rodolfo […]
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June 12, 2025
UFC Atlanta Preview
Published by Paul Browne on June 12, 2025

New Blood, Big Names: UFC on ESPN 69 Set for Fireworks in Atlanta

UFC on ESPN 69: Former Champs, Rising Stars, and Must-See Matchups Headline Atlanta Card After a massive weekend in New Jersey with UFC 316, the Octagon heads south to Atlanta, Georgia, for another action-packed evening of fights. UFC on ESPN 69 takes place this Saturday night at State Farm Arena, showcasing a main card loaded with high-stakes matchups—including appearances by three former champions. Here’s a breakdown of the top bouts fans can look forward to: […]
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June 12, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on June 12, 2025

BETTING BANANAS – UFC ATLANTA

Howdy fight fans! We head to Atlanta, GA this weekend for a UFC Fight Night card. This card is headlined by the welterweight fight between Kamaru Usman & Joaquin Buckley in what is sure to be an absolute banger of a contest! Buckley has been on a tear of late, and he gets to test himself against arguably the GOAT of the 170lb division. Here’s my take on some of this weekends best bets, and […]
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June 8, 2025
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Published by Paul Browne on June 8, 2025

UFC 316: Complete Fight Results and $50K Bonus Winners

UFC 316 Full Results and Bonus Recap: Harrison Shines, Dvalishvili Dominates UFC 316 brought an action-packed night to New Jersey, featuring explosive finishes, dominant performances, and high-stakes matchups. A pair of title fights capped off the event, and several fighters left with extra cash for their standout showings. Here’s a full rundown of the results, followed by a breakdown of the evening’s bonus winners. All of the Results from UFC 316 Merab Dvalishvili def. Sean […]
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June 5, 2025
Published by Phillip Dean on June 5, 2025

BETTING BANANAS – UFC 316

Now then fight fans. Who’s excited for this weekends UFC card? Everyone! Thought so. We head to the Prudential centre in Newark for a bantamweight title rematch taking the headline slot. Sean O’Malley looks to get his title back from the Georgian juggernaut Merab Dvalishvili. Plus we have a stacked undercard, along with a great co-main event in Kayla Harrison v Julianna Pena for the ladies 135 pound gold. Let’s get into it. The Bananas […]
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June 5, 2025
UFC 316 Preview
Published by Paul Browne on June 5, 2025

UFC 316 Preview: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley Headlines Stacked Newark Card

Two Title Clashes Top the Card as UFC Returns to New Jersey The UFC returns to Newark, New Jersey this Saturday for its annual visit, as the Prudential Center hosts UFC 316. The event is set to be headlined by two massive bantamweight title fights. In the main event, Merab Dvalishvili will look to defend his crown against the man he dethroned at UFC 306 last September — Sean O’Malley. In the co-main event, former […]
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