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Paddy Pimblett reveals how he will become an all-time UFC great: ‘You can’t do it without…’

Paddy Pimblett reveals how he will become an all-time UFC great: ‘You can’t do it without…’

UFC 324 is just the start of Paddy Pimblett’s lofty championship plans. ‘The Baddy’ will enter the Octagon at the first UFC event of 2026 hoping to leave with the interim lightweight belt in his possession.

Dana White News / HITC / January 24

Derrick Lewis restrained by Dana White after fiery final UFC 324 face-off

Derrick Lewis and Waldo Cortes-Acosta had to be pulled apart by security – with Dana White getting involved – after their final face-off turned physical.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 24
EXCLUSIVE: Arnold Allen Reveals Paddy Pimblett Was Selling Out Arenas A Decade Before UFC 324

EXCLUSIVE: Arnold Allen Reveals Paddy Pimblett Was Selling Out Arenas A Decade Before UFC 324

From Cage Warriors to the UFC together, more than a decade after first sharing a fight card, Arnold Allen and Paddy Pimblett are once again walking the same path.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 24

Arnold Allen Tries to Cast a Spell on Jean Silva at UFC 324 Weigh-Ins

Arnold Allen appeared to cast a spell on Jean Silva with strange hand gestures during their UFC 324 weigh-in face-off The unusual interaction followed

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 24

UFC 324: Free Live Stream Results & Highlights for Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett

The UFC returns tonight (January 24) to kick off its new Paramount deal with UFC 324, live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The main event will see

Natalia Silva News / The Body Lock / January 24

Natalia Silva Issues Direct Challenge: ‘Valentina Is Not Going to Beat Me’

Natalia Silva claims Valentina Shevchenko won’t defeat her in a future title fight Silva faces Rose Namajunas at UFC 324 in a title elimination bout in

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 24

Dana White Drags Derrick Lewis Away in Heated UFC 324 Weigh-In Showdown

Dana White physically intervened when Derrick Lewis and Waldo Cortes-Acosta pushed each other at UFC 324 weigh-ins The confrontation reportedly escalated

Paddy Pimblett News / HITC / January 24

Paddy Pimblett lifts lid on eye-watering UFC 324 ticket bill for family and friends

Paddy Pimblett made sure to sort tickets for his friends and family. The charismatic Scouser is just hours away from his first title fight, headlining UFC 324 in Las Vegas.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / January 24

‘It’s personal’… Derrick Lewis dragged away by Dana White in fiery final face-off ahead of UFC 324

Derrick Lewis and Waldo Cortes Acosta had to be dragged apart by a crew including Dana White after their final face-off got physical. The heavyweight duo will throw down on Saturday night at UFC 324 in one of the most hyped fights of the main card.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 24

Arnold Allen ‘casts a spell’ on Jean Silva in outlandish final UFC 324 face-off

Arnold Allen and Jean Silva’s final face-off was just the kind of weird that has embodied their entire build-up. While Fighting Nerds representative Silva is one of the most outspoken and abrasive fighters on the roster, Allen has always been known as a more quiet type.

Song Yadong News / BoxingNews.com / January 24

Sean O’Malley Vs. Song Yadong Breakdown

Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong do battle in a bantamweight clash at UFC 324 on Saturday, as we give a breakdown.  This three-rounder serves as a critical crossroads for the 135-pound division, especially following Petr Yan’s recent reclamation of the bantamweight title from Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323.

Islam Makhachev News / Total Pro Sports / January 24
Team Khabib’s Head Coach Reveals the One Fighter Who Gives Islam Makhachev His Toughest Rounds

Team Khabib’s Head Coach Reveals the One Fighter Who Gives Islam Makhachev His Toughest Rounds

There is no doubt that not just winning a fight, but even winning a round against Islam Makhachev is extremely hard for any fighter. From Alexander Volkanovski to Jack Della Maddalena, he has cleared everyone with ease.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 24
UFC fighters still waiting for pay increases from new $7.7b media deal

UFC fighters still waiting for pay increases from new $7.7b media deal

Saturday marks a major milestone for UFC as it hosts UFC 324 in Las Vegas, the first event that will stream on Paramount+, marking the end of the pay-per-view era.

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Cameron Smotherman suffers scary collapse at UFC 324 weigh-ins during Michael Bisping’s criticism

Cameron Smotherman suffers scary collapse at UFC 324 weigh-ins during Michael Bisping’s criticism

The UFC 324 weigh-ins took place on Friday, as fighters on the card had to ensure they made the proper weight for their upcoming fight. However, a scary moment happened after bantamweight Cameron Smotherman fainted and collapsed on stage immediately after weighing in.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 23
UFC's Cameron Smotherman collapses after weigh-in

UFC's Cameron Smotherman collapses after weigh-in

UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapsed Friday after his weigh-in for Saturday's UFC 324 in Las Vegas. Smotherman, 28, successfully made weight at 135.5 pounds but fell to the floor after stepping off the scale.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 23
UFC 324 – Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC 324 – Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong: Preview & Betting Tips

The highly anticipated bantamweight matchup between Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong is a fight that has everyone intrigued at UFC 324. O’Malley (18-3, 1 NC) enters the fight as one of the most recognisable figures in the division.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 23

Israel Adesanya breaks down the UFC 324 main event interim title fight

The first UFC event of 2026, UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett, is upon us after a six week void. The fight card is headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and No.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / January 23
EA UFC 6: Recent Update Sheds Light on Upcoming Reveal

EA UFC 6: Recent Update Sheds Light on Upcoming Reveal

There’s a special kind of joy that comes from landing a perfectly timed heel kick in the final seconds of a round. The controller vibrates, the crowd noise spikes, and somewhere on the other end of the screen, a digital opponent crumples in slow motion.

Derrick Lewis News / Dice City Sports / January 22
Derrick Lewis: 'He Should’ve Had No Business in the Cage With Me'

Derrick Lewis: 'He Should’ve Had No Business in the Cage With Me'

LAS VEGAS — Derrick Lewis has never needed external motivation, but if he did, the sportsbooks may have just provided it. Entering his heavyweight clash with Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 22
Dricus Du Plessis Vows Evolution After Title Loss to Khamzat Chimaev

Dricus Du Plessis Vows Evolution After Title Loss to Khamzat Chimaev

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis isn’t running from what happened at UFC 319 he’s studying it. Du Plessis saw his 11-fight winning streak come to a halt in August when Khamzat Chimaev delivered a suffocating five-round performance to claim the middleweight title in Chicago.

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