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February 23, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on February 23, 2026

Top 25 MMA Fighters RIGHT NOW — According to Gemini AI

As of February 2026, the UFC landscape has shifted significantly with several new champions and “double-champs” emerging. Popularity in the UFC is a mix of high-level skill (Pound-for-Pound rankings) and massive social media reach. Here are the 25 most popular and influential UFC fighters right now, categorized by their current status in the promotion: The “Superstars” (Elite Tier) These fighters lead the pack in terms of pay-per-view draw and global recognition: Ilia Topuria – The […]

February 22, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on February 22, 2026

Michael Chiesa Announces Retirement Fight with Anik & Florian + Mario Bautista joins the show!

The Anik & Florian Podcast Is Back — And This Episode Was MUST-WATCH TV ? By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP, Fight Bananas faithful! Buckle up, because the Anik & Florian Podcast — now proudly partnered with All The Smoke Fight, powered by All The Smoke Productions — delivered one of its best episodes in recent memory this past Monday, and if you missed it, I don’t know what you were doing […]

June 8, 2025

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 […]

June 5, 2025

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 […]

January 19, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on January 19, 2025

The Top 5 Winners From UFC 311

Who’s Stock Was Boosted At UFC 311? The first UFC pay-per-view event of the year proved to be an excellent one with a spate of impressive finishes and plenty of drama throughout the evening. Champions defended their belts, contenders strengthened their cases and prospects were “fraud checked” during an epic night of action at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. But which fighters came out of Saturday’s PPV carrying the most forward momentum? Let’s dive […]