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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 27
Justin Gaethje’s manager admits Dana White ‘was not lying’ about pre-UFC 324 pay offer being ignored
Confusion continues to surround why Justin Gaethje’s pay was not increased for UFC 324. The fan favorite became a two-time interim UFC lightweight champion at the promotion’s very first event of 2026.
Paddy Pimblett ‘saved’ from Ilia Topuria matchup, says Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal has shared his view that it’s actually for the best Paddy Pimblett didn’t walk away from UFC 324 with the interim lightweight belt. Paddy Pimblett squared off against Justin Gaethje in the UFC 324 main event, with both men aiming to secure a future fight with Ilia Topuria for the undisputed lightweight championship.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 27
Natalia Silva Expects Title Shot After Beating Rose Namajunas at UFC 324
LAS VEGAS — Natalia Silva believes her next fight should be for UFC gold. After scoring a unanimous decision victory over former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas on Saturday at UFC 324, Silva said the UFC promised her a women’s flyweight title shot as part of the incentive for accepting the bout on short notice.
Yoel Romero News / KO on SI / January 27
BKFC Pound-for-Pound King Replacing Yoel Romero at Knucklemania VI
Yoel Romero's sophomore BKFC appearance will have to wait. Romero, 48, was scheduled to face BKFC light heavyweight champion Lorenzo Hunt in a non-title heavyweight bout in the co-main event of Knucklemania VI.
Conor McGregor’s return timeline questioned as complications surround UFC White House
There is a real chance the UFC might choose to bring Conor McGregor back somewhere other than at the White House event this year. It has been nearly five years since McGregor last stepped inside the Octagon, when he broke his leg in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / January 27
Dana White awards snubbed UFC featherweight with Performance of the Year for brutal KO win
UFC boss Dana White’s picks for the end of 2025 awards have been announced, with there being a few surprising recipients. Ahead of a new year in the premier promotion, UFC boss Dana White has been attempting to build some hype over the last few weeks with a mini media tour.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 27
Khabib Lays Down Rough Path For Umar Nurmagomedov After Lackluster UFC 324 Performance
Khabib Nurmagomedov recently gave his thoughts on his cousin Umar Nurmagomedov’s path to a bantamweight title shot after his victory at UFC 324. Even though ‘Young Eagle’ won the match, he might not be next for a title shot as multiple challengers await to challenge Petr Yan.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 27
Dana White’s Conor McGregor Dilemma Worsens as Insider Shares Key UFC White House Event Detail
UFC megastar Conor McGregor continues to keep the MMA world guessing about his return to the Octagon. Both McGregor and Michael Chandler are pushing hard to appear on the card, driven by a rivalry that began in 2023.
Two Massive UFC Title Fights Lined Up After First UFC Rankings Update of 2026
The first UFC event of the year is in the books, and that means the promotion’s official rankings have undergone their first update of 2026. It was unfortunately
Ariel Helwani goes off on Max Kellerman for joining Dana White-led Zuffa Boxing
Ariel Helwani openly criticised Max Kellerman’s performance as an analyst during Zuffa Boxing’s debut event. Ariel Helwani questioned the tone and approach taken by Max Kellerman, suggesting it marked a sharp departure from the analyst’s established reputation.
Paddy Pimblett News / EssentiallySports / January 27
Paddy Pimblett Set to Lose Half His UFC 324 Paycheck Amid Hospital Visit and Suspension
Last weekend was one of the biggest occasions in Paddy Pimblett‘s UFC career as he fought Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title. Although he missed out on making the most of the opportunity, Pimblett managed to make approximately $1.5 million through the fight.
Jon Anik News / HITC / January 27
Jon Anik opens up on fallout from blunt UFC criticism and radical suggestion
The UFC’s new era got underway on Saturday night, and the event came with quite a few notable differences from what fans have grown used to. Viewers tuning in to the promotion’s debut broadcast on Paramount+ could not help but notice a steady stream of advertisements.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 27
UFC Veteran Says Promotion Will Protect Paddy Pimblett From Arman Tsarukyan
The MMA community claims that the UFC is favoring Paddy Pimblett. The claims started when he got the chance to fight for the interim lightweight championship against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324.
Justin Gaethje News / EssentiallySports / January 27
Justin Gaethje’s Pay Criticism Backfires After UFC Lightweight Reveals Manager’s Mistake
“I’m not getting $1 more than I would have if this deal didn’t happen.” That’s what Justin Gaethje said when talking about bonuses and fighter pay after the new UFC broadcasting deal.
Song Yadong News / HITC / January 27
Sean O’Malley reflects on missed opportunity against Song Yadong after UFC 324 replay
Sean O’Malley didn’t walk away from UFC 324 completely satisfied. The former bantamweight champion was one of the headline names featured as the promotion kicked off its new era on Paramount+, and he got back into the win column with a split decision over Song Yadong.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 27
UFC Veteran Says Justin Gaethje ‘Saved’ Paddy Pimblett From Ilia Topuria
Fans have ranked Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett as a top 5 brawl fight in the UFC. Both fighters delivered their best performances of their careers, but Pimblett fell short, losing via decision.
Diego Lopes pinpoints key mistake in loss to Alexander Volkanovski ahead of UFC 325
Diego Lopes is determined not to repeat the same mistake he made before his first UFC title shot. The Mexican favourite squared off against Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight belt last April, but fell short in a clear decision loss, despite scoring a knockdown.
Michael Bisping says what many thought about Paddy Pimblett’s fight style at UFC 324
Every bit of criticism aimed at Paddy Pimblett’s fighting style was evident during UFC 324. He faced a major step up in competition when he took on Justin Gaethje in the main event, with the interim lightweight title up for grabs.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 27
Conor McGregor’s comeback date is back in doubt as ‘tricky’ details emerge about UFC White House
The UFC may choose to have Conor McGregor return elsewhere. MMA’s biggest superstar has not competed since 2021, when McGregor broke his leg against Dustin Poirier in their trilogy fight at UFC 264.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 27
Arman Tsarukyan Apologizes to Dana White While Pushing for UFC Title Shot
Despite Arman Tsarukyan winning the Dan Hooker fight, which Dana White called a title eliminator, he still looked past for the UFC 324 interim title fight.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 27
Makhachev And Usman’s Viral Face-Off
Islam Makhachev and Kamaru Usman stared down at UFC 324, as a future fight could follow. The exchange was presided over by Khabib Nurmagomedov, who playfully acted as a mediator, telling both men to “be nice” as they stared each other down with grins.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 26
Dustin Poirier teases return from retirement for Justin Gaethje trilogy
Dustin Poirier is beginning to get itchy feet since his retirement from combat sports. 'The Diamond' carved out a memorable career for himself and was happy to walk away from fighting, win or lose, against Max Holloway at UFC 318.
MMA News / Yardbarker / January 26
Potential matchups for UFC 324 main card winners
Here are some potential next fights for the winners on the main card.
Ilia Topuria News / MMA on SI / January 26
UFC Legend Believes UFC Champion Ilia Topuria is on Track to Become MMA's GOAT
UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre recently delivered some seriously high praise for undefeated UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria. Although Topuria
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