Carlos Prates – Fight Bananas Official

April 23, 2025

Published by Paul Browne on April 23, 2025

UFC Kansas City Main Card Preview

Welterweight Contenders Clash In Kansas City This weekend is a treat for MMA enthusiasts, with high-level events happening across the globe. Cage Warriors 188 takes place in Dublin, Ireland, while over in Poland, strongmen-turned-fighters Eddie Hall and Mariusz Pudzianowski will square off at KSW 105—a clash of titans sure to draw attention. Meanwhile, back in the United States, Kansas City, Missouri, will host the premier MMA event of the weekend: UFC on ESPN 66, held […]

March 30, 2025

Published by Paul Browne on March 30, 2025

UFC 314 Dealt Major Blow As Main Card Fight Is Scrapped

Welterweight Fight Cancelled A highly anticipated fight at UFC 314, scheduled for April 12th, has been called off. Fighting Nerds prospect Carlos Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) had been set to face Geoff Neal (16-6 MMA, 8-4 UFC) at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. However, UFC officials confirmed on Saturday that Neal has suffered an undisclosed injury, leading to the cancellation of the welterweight matchup. Prates, who recently broke into the top 15 in […]

March 11, 2025

Published by Paul Browne on March 11, 2025

The Fighting Nerds: Brazil’s MMA Factory For Exciting UFC Talent

Brazil’s New Wave Of UFC Stars They had already been making waves inside the Octagon before this year, but after a spectacular start to 2025, the excitement surrounding Brazil’s Combat Club team (also known as “The Fighting Nerds”) has reached new heights. Electrifying knockout wins from both Jean Silva and Mauricio Ruffy over the past few weeks have escalated the buzz around the tight-knit group of up-and-coming stars who are taking the UFC by storm. […]

February 2, 2025

Published by Paul Browne on February 2, 2025

What’s Next For “MVP” After UFC Saudi Arabia?

Where Does “MVP” Go From Here? Michael “Venom” Page (23-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) picked up the second win of his UFC career this past weekend when he became the first man to defeat Shara Magomedov inside the Octagon. Weltwerweight contender “MVP” made a pit-stop at 185 lbs for Saturday’s co-main event and despite being the one who was moving up in weight, the 37-year-old Brit carried a 5-inch reach advantage over “Bullet”. Page fought under […]