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The first UFC Fight Night event of 2026 has added a high-profile replacement fight after one of the card’s scheduled contests fell through. The UFC returns
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 21
'I’m Almost Done': Justin Gaethje Announces Retirement Decision Ahead of UFC 324 Title Fight vs Paddy Pimblett
On January 24, 2026, Justin Gaethje looks set to make history at the T-Mobile Arena. In front of a packed crowd, ‘The Highlight’ will face Paddy Pimblett , which could make him the first fighter in UFC history to become a two-time interim champion, if he wins.
Dana White News / HITC / January 21
Dana White says UFC White House card will be finalised sooner than fans think
The UFC president has accelerated matchmaking plans for the promotion’s most ambitious event of 2026. Dana White has revealed that preparations for the UFC’s historic White House event are moving faster than originally planned.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 21
Amanda Nunes Breaks Silence With Clear Stance on Interim Title Talk After Kayla Harrison Fight Falls Apart
Barely 10 days before her very first title defense, Kayla Harrison was forced to withdraw from her fight against UFC great Amanda Nunes as the co-main event of UFC 324.
Paddy Pimblett slams Arman Tsarukyan for recent social media comments about him
Paddy Pimblett has fired back at Arman Tsarukyan after the UFC lightweight contender mocked him online, labelling the Armenian fighter “arrogant” and “fake.” Paddy Pimblett responded to Arman Tsarukyan’s recent comments on social media, adding fuel to what is quickly becoming one of the lightweight division’s most heated feuds.
Paddy Pimblett News / HITC / January 21
Paddy Pimblett makes ‘never ever’ again promise after UFC 324 is finished, ‘it ruined my…’
Paddy Pimblett has vowed never to fight early in the year again after revealing how his UFC 324 training camp “ruined” his Christmas and birthday. The Liverpool fighter made the promise while reflecting on his preparations ahead of his next bout against Justin Gaethje.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 21
'I Was Locked Up for Over a Year': Nick Diaz Issues Fiery Response to 'Old Man' Claiming to Be Best Friend
2025 was a turbulent year for UFC legend Nick Diaz. He was expected to return to the cage in December 2024 at UFC 310 against Vicente Luque, but withdrew from the fight unexpectedly.
Dana White believes Paddy Pimblett has done one thing ‘even more’ than Conor McGregor
Dana White has compared Paddy Pimblett’s rise to that of Conor McGregor — and believes the Englishman has faced even more scepticism than the former two-weight champion did early in his career.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 21
Paddy Pimblett to Justin Gaethje: 'I'm going to be the one to retire you'
Lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett headlines Saturday's UFC 324 fight card in an interim lightweight title bout against former interim champion Justin Gaethje.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 21
Dana White Issues Medical Update on Kayla Harrison as He Explains Amanda Nunes Decision
UFC 324 was expected to be a watershed moment in women’s MMA, the kind of co-main event that defines a year rather than being just a spectacle. Kayla Harrison defending her bantamweight title versus Amanda Nunes wasn’t promoted as a fun return fight.
Dana White News / Total Pro Sports / January 21
Dana White Confirms White House UFC Card Planning Begins Right After UFC 324
It’s finally the time when fans are seeing a UFC event after a long break. At UFC 324, fans will see the first numbered event, which is going to be a thrilling one between Justin Gaethje vs.
Arman Tsarukyan News / EssentiallySports / January 21
Arman Tsarukyan Was 'So Scared' He Admits Doing the Unthinkable After First Pro MMA Fight
Arman Tsarukyan has moved through 2026 like a man with something to prove. The UFC keeps hanging the lightweight belt just out of reach, Dana White keeps hinting at trust issues, and ‘Ahalkalakets’ keeps winning under every imaginable ruleset.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 21
Rose Namajunas Sets Emotions Aside for Potential Valentina Shevchenko Clash After UFC 324 Opponent Shake-Up
Rose Namajunas did not expect UFC 324 to feel so personal. She was set to take on Alexa Grasso in a simple title-eliminator storyline: win, move on, chase gold.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 20
Paddy Pimblett Leaves Khabib Nurmagomedov Off No.1 in 'GOAT' List— Here's Why
This Saturday, on Jan. 24th in Las Vegas, Paddy Pimblett will look to back up his brash confidence inside the octagon when he faces the legendary Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight championship, headlining UFC 324, the promotion's debut card on Paramount+.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 21
‘Goofy’… Dana White’s Conor McGregor vs Jorge Masvidal UFC White House update is bad news
Dana White has shut down yet another massive fight for Conor McGregor as he begins to work on the biggest UFC event of all time. The promotional boss has already dismissed the idea of re-booking the clash between McGregor and Michael Chandler that was due to take place in 2024.
Conor McGregor gives bizarre update on UFC contract status ahead of White House event
Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor still wants to compete for the promotion, but there are still several questions that need to be answered before he does exactly that.
Conor McGregor News / Dice City Sports / January 20
Conor McGregor Claims UFC Contract Is Void Amid Paramount+ Era
Conor McGregor believes the ground has shifted beneath his feet and that the UFC now owes him a brand-new deal. During a recent livestream playing Roblox
Derrick Lewis News / Dice City Sports / January 20
Derrick Lewis’ 'Best Shape of My Life' Claim Raises Eyebrows Ahead of UFC 324
Derrick Lewis has never been shy with his words, but one recent comment ahead of UFC 324 may have created more noise than intended. The UFC’s all-time leader in knockout victories returns to action this Saturday at UFC 324.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 20
UFC 324 – Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming featherweight matchup between Arnold Allen and Jean Silva is a compelling clash of styles at UFC 324. Allen (20-3) has long been regarded as one of the most technically sound fighters in the UFC’s featherweight division.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 20
Dustin Poirier gives his UFC 324 main event prediction
The UFC kicks off their 2026 schedule of events with UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight card is headlined by an interim title bout between former interim titleholder Justin Gaethje and No.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 19
Alex Pereira Takes Shot at Jon Jones and the UFC Legend Fires Back
Alex Pereira took a playful but pointed jab at one of MMA’s greatest legends. And Jon Jones wasn’t about to let it slide. Pereira, one of the UFC’s biggest stars and the reigning light heavyweight champion, has gone viral in recent days after revisiting the tire shop in Brazil where he once worked before his meteoric rise in combat sports.
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