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Daniel Cormier believes Paddy Pimblett's stock 'elevated' despite UFC 324 loss

Daniel Cormier believes Paddy Pimblett's stock 'elevated' despite UFC 324 loss

"The Highlight" Justin Gaethje won the interim lightweight title last Saturday, defeating Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision in the UFC 324 main event.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / January 28
UFC Cuts Ties With MMA Fighter After Three Straight Losses Inside Dana White’s Promotion

UFC Cuts Ties With MMA Fighter After Three Straight Losses Inside Dana White’s Promotion

The UFC has done it once again, cutting ties with another underperforming asset. Earlier this year, Mohammad Yahya was released from the promotion after failing to record a single win across three UFC appearances.

Conor McGregor News / BoxingNews.com / January 28

McGregor Drops New Training Footage

Conor McGregor is back in the gym at SBG Ireland, releasing new training footage alongside John Kavanagh that has reignited talk of his return.  The 37-year-old hasn’t competed since suffering a horrific leg injury against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021.

Arman Tsarukyan News / BoxingNews.com / January 28

Arman Tsarukyan Apologizes To The UFC – ‘I’m A Good Boy’

Arman Tsarukyan has apologized to Dana White and Hunter Campbell, as he chases a title shot. Arman watched Justin Gaethje beat Paddy Pimblett on January 24, as The Highlight became the interim lightweight champ.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 27
Dana White told to cut Paddy Pimblett after UFC 324 defeat: ‘He has zero MMA skills’

Dana White told to cut Paddy Pimblett after UFC 324 defeat: ‘He has zero MMA skills’

Dana White has been advised to cut Paddy Pimblett from the UFC roster after what one top contender viewed as a dismal showing on Saturday night. The UFC boss is unlikely to listen to the demand given that Pimblett just went five rounds in a fight of the year contender against Justin Gaethje.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 27
Tom Aspinall backed during Dana White feud by former UFC champion who has had problems with the boss

Tom Aspinall backed during Dana White feud by former UFC champion who has had problems with the boss

The relationship between UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and Dana White seems to be worsening. Over the past few months, the UFC heavyweight champion has found himself in the bad books of the boss Dana White.

Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / January 27
Paddy Pimblett breaks his silence for the first time since hospitalization as wife’s post shows severity of his injuries

Paddy Pimblett breaks his silence for the first time since hospitalization as wife’s post shows severity of his injuries

Paddy Pimblett has spoken out for the first time since being hospitalized in his brutal five-round war with Justin Gaethje on Saturday night. The fan favorite lightweight suffered his first defeat at UFC 324, taking a brutal beating and dishing out one of his own in an epic interim title battle.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 27

Jorge Masvidal: Justin Gaethje Saved Paddy Pimblett From Getting ‘Torched’ by Ilia Topuria

Jorge Masvidal believes Justin Gaethje’s UFC 324 victory saved Paddy Pimblett from getting ‘torched’ by Ilia Topuria Gaethje defeated Pimblett by decision

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 27

UFC Champion Joshua Van and Manel Kape Trade Insults Over Canceled UFC 324 Fight

Joshua Van accused Manel Kape of refusing a short-notice title fight at UFC 324 to replace an injured Kayla Harrison Kape said the UFC only gave him one

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MMA News / The Body Lock / January 27

Dana White Blocks McGregor’s White House Return – Here’s the Real Reason

Dana White has ruled out Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler for the June 14 White House UFC event The White House card has no pay-per-view, gate revenue,

Diego Lopes News / The Body Lock / January 27

Diego Lopes Defends Title Shot: ‘I Did My Job, Finished the Fight’

Diego Lopes says fans would criticize any UFC 325 title fight matchup regardless of the contender chosen Lopes earned his title shot with a recent knockout

Arman Tsarukyan News / The Body Lock / January 27

Arman Tsarukyan Promises ‘I’ll Be a Good Boy’ in Emotional Plea to UFC Boss

Arman Tsarukyan publicly apologized to Dana White and Hunter Campbell, asking for a UFC title shot He pulled out one day before a scheduled title fight

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 27
Justin Gaethje’s manager admits Dana White ‘was not lying’ about pre-UFC 324 pay offer being ignored

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.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 27
Natalia Silva Expects Title Shot After Beating Rose Namajunas at UFC 324

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

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.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 27
Two Massive UFC Title Fights Lined Up After First UFC Rankings Update of 2026

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

MMA News / HITC / January 27
Diego Lopes pinpoints key mistake in loss to Alexander Volkanovski ahead of UFC 325

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.

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

Potential matchups for UFC 324 main card winners

Here are some potential next fights for the winners on the main card.

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