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On YouTubeJustin Gaethje News / EssentiallySports / January 21
'It’s Not Right': Justin Gaethje Slams UFC Pay Structure After $7.7B Paramount Deal Delivers No Raise
Justin Gaethje fights the same way he talks, forward, blunt, and willing to absorb damage to land something meaningful. So when the UFC kicked off a new era with a massive $7.7 billion media rights deal with Paramount+, many expected fighters like him to finally feel the financial upside.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 21
Israel Adesanya would be interested in a White House fight if UFC made one huge change to the event
Israel Adesanya is not a fan of this part of the UFC’s plan. While all eyes are currently on UFC 324, the first card of 2026 and of the promotion’s new era on Paramount, an event that promises to be the biggest of the new year looms down the line.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 21
'Just Hope and Pray': Michael Chandler Still Holding On to Conor McGregor Fight Despite Dana White’s Stance
Michael Chandler has seemingly learned how to live in limbo. For nearly three years, his career has orbited one unfinished promise, a fight that was announced, delayed, canceled, but never fully buried.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 21
Paddy Pimblett is doing something at UFC 324 he’s already told Dana White will never happen again
Paddy Pimblett has warned the UFC and Dana White in advance not to expect a repeat. The former Cage Warriors champion has his first chance to attain gold on MMA’s biggest stage at Saturday’s UFC 324 event in Las Vegas.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 21
Justin Gaethje may have exposed Dana White lie about $7.7 billion UFC-Paramount deal boosting fighter pay
Justin Gaethje did not hold back days out from UFC 324. Saturday marks the start of a new era for MMA’s leading promotion, as the UFC’s $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount gets underway.
Song Yadong News / Athlon Sports / January 21
Song Yadong tells Sean O’Malley 'Don't Bring Racism’ Before UFC 324 Fight
To build up a fight, UFC fighters sometimes walk a fine line when engaging in pre-fight trash talk and psychological games. This time, however, one fighter may have crossed it.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 21
Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo prediction, odds, pick for UFC 324
The UFC 324 Prelims continue to roll from Las Vegas as we’re set for the Featured Prelim, taking place in the Bantamweight (135) Division. Ranked contenders No.
Nikita Krylov News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 21
Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas prediction, odds, pick for UFC 324
UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett continues on the prelims with a bout between Nikita Krylov and Modestas Bukauskas in the light heavyweight division on Saturday.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 21
Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson prediction, odds, pick for UFC 324
UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett continues on the prelims with a bout between Alex Perez and Charles Johnson in the flyweight division on Saturday.
Alexander Hernandez News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 21
Michael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez prediction, odds, pick for UFC 324
We’re back for another betting prediction and pick as the UFC 324 Prelims continue to roll with this upcoming bout in the Lightweight (155) Division. UFC veteran Michael Johnson will take on the streaking Alexander Hernandez in a close fight on the betting lines.
Denzel Freeman News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 21
Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman prediction, odds, pick for UFC 324
UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett continues on the early prelims with a bout between Josh Hokit and Denzel Freeman in the heavyweight division on Saturday.
Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / January 21
Why Paddy Pimblett puts on so much weight between fights explained by ‘The Baddy’
Paddy Pimblett’s out of camp physique is a continued talking point surrounding his UFC career. Before he joined the premier promotion in 2021, ‘The Baddy’ was already well known to a wide portion of the MMA fanbase because of his career on the regional scene in the UK.
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 21
Mighty Mouse: Overtraining Is Killing Dagestani Fighters 
Demetrious Johnson says Dagestani fighters mainly lose because they overtrain and gas out during fights Johnson picked Umar Nurmagomedov to defeat Deiveson
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 21
Islam Makhachev Shows Off New ‘Oxygen Cylinder’ Choke
Islam Makhachev demonstrated a new submission called the ‘oxygen cylinder’ during training in Dagestan The technique is a variation of a head-and-arm choke
Justin Gaethje News / HITC / January 21
Justin Gaethje reveals the hardest hitters he’s faced in the UFC
Justin Gaethje is looking back on his career ahead of UFC 324. The American will take on Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title in Las Vegas this weekend.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 21
Dana White’s Motive Questioned as Arman Tsarukyan Snub Explanation Fuels UFC 324 Conspiracy
The Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker bout heated up long before it ever hit the Octagon, when the former fighter showed little hesitation in headbutting Hooker at the weigh-ins.
Karlos Vemola News / MyMMANews.com / January 21
Karlos Vemola, former UFC fighter, arrested in connection with large-scale international cocaine smuggling operation
According to reports, former UFC fighter Karlos Vemola, 40, is one of five people who has been arrested and charged since December for being members of a large-scale international cocaine smuggling operation, which transported drugs hidden in trucks to Britain and the Czech Republic.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 21
Dana White provides Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes update
Kayla Harrison's proposed blockbuster clash against Amanda Nunes was cancelled after the champion was forced to have neck surgery, shadowing the future of the division with uncertainty.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 21
Preview: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett | UFC 324
Dana White recently mentioned that Paddy Pimblett reminds him of Conor McGregor. This is huge for Pimblett as he is a rising star in the sport but hasn’t proved himself yet with any title or big win over notable names.
Paramount's First UFC Fight Night Gets Major Upgrade With Surprise Replacement Bout
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
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 / 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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