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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 […]
June 14, 2025
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Published by Dave Van Auken 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 Dave Van Auken 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 Dave Van Auken 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 Dave Van Auken 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 Dave Van Auken 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 Dave Van Auken 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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June 1, 2025
Published by Elle Dawson on June 1, 2025

Maycee Barber’s Health Battles Resurface, UFC Vegas 107 Main Event Cancelled

Maycee Barber’s long-awaited return to the UFC octagon has been derailed once again. The flyweight contender was forced to withdraw from tonight’s UFC Vegas 107 main event against Erin Blanchfield due to lingering health issues that have plagued her over the past year. A Year of Health Battles Barber’s health struggles began shortly after her unanimous decision victory over Katlyn Cerminara at UFC 299 in March 2024. Just days later, she developed a rapidly worsening […]
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May 30, 2025
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Published by Dave Van Auken on May 30, 2025

“Wonderboy” Booked For UFC Return in Nashville

Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson Returns to the Cage Against Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Nashville Veteran welterweight standout Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson is set to make his Octagon return this summer, with a showdown booked against Brazilian finisher Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Nashville, taking place July 12 at Bridgestone Arena. Thompson (17-8-1 MMA, 12-8-1 UFC), once a top title contender at 170 pounds, is hoping to halt a difficult run of form and reignite his career. The 42-year-old […]
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May 29, 2025
Published by Dave Van Auken on May 29, 2025

BETTING BANANAS – UFC VEGAS 107 – BLANCHFIELD VS BARBER.

Guess who’s back? Back again! Phil is back! Tell your friends! Ok so enough with the Eminem intro people. I am happy to be back doing articles and content for my beloved family at Fight Banana’s! Ill be here every week with a betting breakdown for all the UFC events, and any major combat sports shows I’m throwing money at. So lets get into this weekends UFC action. On what to me is a low […]
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May 28, 2025
UFC Vegas 107 Preview
Published by Dave Van Auken on May 28, 2025

UFC Vegas 107 Preview

Top 5 Flyweights Clash as UFC Returns to the Apex This Saturday The world leader in mixed martial arts returns to action this weekend, as the UFC Apex in Las Vegas hosts UFC Vegas 107 on Saturday night. The card is headlined by a pivotal matchup between two top-five flyweights, as Erin Blanchfield (13-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) takes on Maycee Barber (14-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) in a five-round bout. Let’s take a look at all […]
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