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    “Wonderboy” Booked For UFC Return in Nashville

    May 30, 2025
    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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  • 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 […]
  • REPORT: Daniel Jacobs vs Shane Mosley Jr to co-main Diaz/Masvidal
    May 31, 2024
    Ladies and gentlemen, we’re getting ever-closer to our July 6th night of boxing, featuring UFC legends Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal facing off in Anaheim, California. Today, though, some big news was announced for the event, with the co-main event being unveiled; and it’s a big one. Jacobs and Mosley Jr to meet in Anaheim, CA Daniel Jacobs (37-4, 30 KOs) is a two-time former middleweight world champion, having held the WBA middleweight world title […]
May 30, 2024
Published by Phillip Dean on May 30, 2024

THE GOOSES EDGE | UFC302 Betting Predictions.

What’s up fight fans. Your drought of UFC betting action is almost over, as we head to Newark, New Jersey for UFC302 : Makhachev Vs Poirier. Let’s face it degenerinos, if you’re pulling for Islam to get the win this Saturday can you even call yourself a fight fan? Probably not. Unless you’re living in a village in Dagestan, I fully expect you to be pulling for The Diamond to finish the story. In the […]
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April 11, 2024
Published by Keelin McNamara on April 11, 2024

New England Fights: Christian Turner in to fight Kyle Pufahl at NEF 57

Ladies and gentlemen, one of the hottest organisations on the regional scene is back with another epic night of fights! April 20th sees New England Fights present “NEF 57” from the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Last week, the promotion announced that the card will feature an extra professional catchweight bout; Kyle Pufahl will now face Christian Turner in a fight with a weight limit of 161 pounds. Fighting out of Nostos MMA in […]
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March 12, 2024
Published by Keelin McNamara on March 12, 2024

Grant Dawson vs Joe Solecki OFFICIAL for UFC 302

Ladies and gentlemen – we have a big fight confirmed for UFC 302. Grant “KGD” Dawson, one of the most exciting fighters in this stacked UFC lightweight division, makes his return against fellow prospect Joe Solecki. Solecki, who is 5-2-0 in the UFC, will pose a dynamic and interesting challenge to Dawson, who is hoping to get back onto top form following his loss to Bobby Green last October. Our very own Dave Van Auken […]
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March 6, 2024
Published by Keelin McNamara on March 6, 2024

PFL Europe Paris: Cédric Doumbe Aims To Wow Again

Following it’s massively successful, sell-out show in September of last year, the PFL has touched down once again in one of the most famous cities on Earth! Paris, France once more plays host to the PFL, and especially one of the most exciting fighters on the planet right now: Cédric Doumbé. Cédric Doumbé: “Le Meilleur”‘s Meteoric Ascent Cédric Doumbé is easily one of the most thrilling, vicious fighters in the World. For those of you […]
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December 19, 2023
Published by Keelin McNamara on December 19, 2023

UFC 296 Review – Has It All Gone Too Far?

UFC 296 has come and gone, and it’s fair to say that it was an event that lived up to expectations. Whilst many were disappointed with the main event (we will be coming back to the two participants in a little bit), the card as a whole was little short of brilliant. Cody Garbandt showed shades of 2017 with a walk-off knockout over Brian Kelleher. Ariane Lipski put on a performance-bonus winning show with a […]
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August 25, 2023
Published by Keelin McNamara on August 25, 2023

Gamebred Bareknuckle: Fabricio Werdum Media Workout.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are getting closer to the next instalment of Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA! On Friday, September 8th, MMA legends Junior Dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum are set to complete their trilogy grudge match in Jacksonville, Florida, under the banner of Jorge Masvidal’s “Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA” promotion, and it’s fair to say that both fighters are looking in phenomenal shape.   To that, Gamebred Bareknuckle have announced that Fabricio Werdum’s media workout, live from […]
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August 10, 2023
Published by Keelin McNamara on August 10, 2023

“Wonderboy” Thompson Denied Purse: Latest in Fighter Pay Saga

Without question, UFC 291 was the event of the year to date, and easily one of the best in recent memory. However, there has been a dark cloud following the aftermath of the event; and ironically, it involves one of the nicest men in the sport – Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Read on below to find out what has been going on, as well as my view on what has transpired. So, What Exactly Has Happened? […]
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July 28, 2023
Published by Keelin McNamara on July 28, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Jorge Masvidal Bets $100k on “The Diamond” at UFC 291

UFC 291 is here! And it is arguably the best card of the year to date. On card that ranges from Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson doing battle with Bobby Green, to Alex “Poatan” Pereira making his highly anticipated (and slightly terrifying) move up to light heavyweight, and everything in between, this is truly one of the most stacked cards in recent memory. But the main event features a truly epic BMF title fight between Dustin […]
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July 9, 2023
Published by Keelin McNamara on July 9, 2023

Thank You, Robbie Lawler

Last night truly marked the end of an era. UFC 290 lived up to everything that it was supposed to be, and then some. Every single fight lived up to the billing, and probably ended up exceeding expectations. But there was one moment that was more important and special to me than any other. A moment that signified the end of one of the best careers in the history of combat sports. This is a […]
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June 30, 2023
Published by Keelin McNamara on June 30, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Junior Dos Santos vs Fabricio Werdum CONFIRMED for Gamebred Bareknuckle in Jacksonville, FL!

Ladies and gentlemen – we officially have a banger on our hands. As revealed today Junior Dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum, two of the biggest legends in the history of Heavyweight MMA, are set to do battle in bare knuckle MMA as part of Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA promotion. The promotion, recently founded by Masvidal, is not only putting on the biggest event in its new history, but has also managed to get […]
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