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January 27, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on January 27, 2026

THE ANIK & FLORIAN PODCAST IS BACK…AND IT’S SMOKING HOT!

Episode 580 Delivers NEW Partnership, Mighty Mouse, Dominick Cruz & ALL the UFC 324 Chaos By Cody Merrow | Fight Bananas WHAT IS UP Fight Bananas faithful! BUCKLE UP because after a six-week hiatus that felt like six YEARS, Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are BACK with the most loaded podcast episode of 2026. I’m talking Year 11. I’m talking a MASSIVE new partnership with All The Smoke Productions. I’m talking Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” […]

January 24, 2026

Published by Cody Merrow on January 24, 2026

Chaos in Vegas: Every Fight We Lost Before the UFC 324 Walkouts

Chaos in Vegas The bright lights of the T-Mobile Arena signaled a triumphant new era for the UFC on Paramount+. Like the Emmys, with the clean sweep from “The Pitt, the buildup for UFC 324 has felt more like an episode of ER. From the moment the first bout was announced to the final, frantic hours before the early prelims, the card has undergone a radical transformation that left matchmakers scrambling. The heartbreak […]

June 17, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken 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 […]

May 27, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on May 27, 2025

Tom Aspinall Teases ‘Heavyweight News’ Amid Jon Jones Rumors

Tom Aspinall’s Cryptic Post Rekindles Jon Jones Unification Talk The mind games between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones continue. Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) reignited the rumor mill on Monday with a cryptic Instagram post that read, “Heavyweight news…coming soon.” The message from the UFC interim heavyweight champion immediately sparked speculation that the long-awaited title unification bout with Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) was about to be announced. However, Aspinall quickly moved to temper the […]

May 22, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on May 22, 2025

“He’s a Legend”: Jack Della Maddalena Calls on Volkanovski and Craig Jones to Crack the Makhachev Code

JDM Looks to Fellow Aussie Star for Edge Ahead of Makhachev Clash As Jack Della Maddalena gears up for the biggest test of his MMA career, he’s turning to someone who knows his upcoming opponent better than most—UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) captured the welterweight crown at UFC 315 in Montreal with a win over Belal Muhammad. Now, with Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) expected to vacate his […]

April 24, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on April 24, 2025

Dricus Du Plessis Debunks Injury Rumors

Dricus Du Plessis Teases Imminent Fight Announcement UFC middleweight titleholder Dricus Du Plessis has spoken out to dismiss recent speculation suggesting he’s dealing with a serious injury that would prevent him from defending his belt. Rumors had been circulating that Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) was being lined up to face undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) at UFC 317, scheduled for June 28. The speculation gained traction after fellow middleweight contender […]

April 15, 2025

We're breaking down the winners and losers from UFC 314 in Miami, Florida

Published by Keelin McNamara on April 15, 2025

UFC 314: Main winners and losers from mammoth Miami event

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 […]

April 3, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on April 3, 2025

UFC on ESPN 65 Preview

Ranked Featherweights Set To Square Off In Las Vegas After the electric atmosphere of the Mexican crowd last weekend, the UFC Apex in Las Vegas will offer a more subdued setting for an intriguing fight card this Saturday night. Let’s dive into the matchups featured on the main card of UFC on ESPN 65.. Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy (Featherweight) Veteran fighter Josh Emmett (19-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) returns to the Octagon for the first […]

March 8, 2025

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Published by Elle Dawson on March 8, 2025

UFC Lightweight says Gaethje turned him down

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Justin Gaethje Sparks Controversy Over UFC 313 Co-Main Spot Justin Gaethje stirred up the MMA world with a post on X, alleging that several fighters turned down the co-main event spot for UFC 313. Gaethje found himself without an opponent after Dan Hooker suffered a serious hand injury just weeks before their highly anticipated fight. Speculation ran high about who would step in to fill the spot. […]

March 2, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on March 2, 2025

Tom Aspinall Blames Jon Jones For Delay In Making Superfight

Tom Aspinall Points Finger At Jon Jones Ever since he knocked out Sergei Pavlovich under the Madison Square Garden lights in November 2023 to become the UFC interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) has been relentlessly chasing a unification fight against the division’s reigning champion, Jon Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC). Aspinall’s opportunity to win the interim title came on short notice due to Jones suffering a long-term injury leading up to […]