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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / January 22
Justin Gaethje Claims Only UFC Lightweight Who Took Him Down Wasn’t 'Human' Unlike Paddy Pimblett
Justin Gaethje has long been revered as one of the best UFC lightweights the promotion has ever produced. Other than a select few, ‘The Highlight’ has dominated most of his opponents with grueling power and sharp, precise striking.
Umar Nurmagomedov News / HITC / January 22
Why Umar Nurmagomedov would rather see Sean O’Malley get a title shot after UFC 324
Umar Nurmagomedov has picked a side. Merab Dvalishvili is expected to challenge Petr Yan this year after the Russian ended his record-breaking bantamweight title reign at UFC 323 in December.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 22
Michael Chandler accepts Arman Tsarukyan match after Dana White shut down his Conor McGregor fight
Will Dana White give the green light for this Michael Chandler clash? The UFC president has already rejected talk of the veteran lightweight’s main goal for 2026, as Chandler continues to pursue Conor McGregor three years on from a fight between the two first being announced.
Song Yadong News / EssentiallySports / January 22
Sean O’Malley Issues Apology for Controversial Jab at UFC 324 Opponent Song Yadong
Sean O’Malley left the MMA universe in a split when he faced off against Chinese prospect Song Yadong and sparked a Conor McGregor-style feud last month.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 22
Paddy Pimblett thinks he can surpass Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev to be lightweight GOAT
Paddy Pimblett does not believe the all-time top spot is unreachable. ‘The Baddy’ is rapidly approaching the biggest fight of his career to date, as he looks to extend his unbeaten UFC record in what will mark his very first title shot.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 22
Khabib Nurmagomedov Out Wrestles 50 Lbs. Heavier Ex- UFC Champ Who Coaches Alex Pereira
On October 24, 2020, Khabib Nurmagomedov fought Justin Gaethje for the final time inside the Octagon at UFC 254. After submitting ‘The Highlight’, the lightweight legend retired with a perfect 29–0 record and has not competed since.
Paddy Pimblett News / HITC / January 22
Paddy Pimblett breaks silence on his notorious weight changes between fights
Paddy Pimblett’s weight between camps has always been a talking point throughout his UFC career. Long before he entered the UFC, Pimblett was already a familiar name in the UK MMA scene.
Paddy Pimblett makes UFC 324 debut after warning Dana White it won’t happen again
“It’s the first and last time I will ever do a 12-week camp,” the Briton told talkSPORT. “I am never doing one of these again. It was too long. I was ready
Arman Tsarukyan blasts UFC for Paddy Pimblett ranking fifth despite beating ‘trash fighters’
Arman Tsarukyan has criticised Paddy Pimblett’s path through the UFC, claiming the promotion gave him a favourable run through the lightweight division with handpicked opponents and heavy marketing.
Michael Chandler still hopeful despite Dana White rejecting Conor McGregor White House fight
Michael Chandler has responded to Dana White’s decision to rule out his long-awaited fight with Conor McGregor, saying he still hopes the matchup will happen.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 22
Justin Gaethje Scoffs At Paddy Pimblett’s KO Claim, Warns He’ll 'Shake His Head' In The Octagon
Ahead of every UFC fight, fighters talk about their opponents, make big claims, and sometimes even cross the line. Meanwhile, ahead of the interim title fight against Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett made a huge claim.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 22
Israel Adesanya Voices Hesitation Over White House Fight, Says He’d Rather Perform for 'Actual MMA Fans'
Israel Adesanya has hesitated to speak his mind, but the former UFC middleweight champion did exactly that when asked about the idea of fighting on the White House card.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 22
Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong prediction, odds, pick for UFC 324
The UFC 324 Co-Main Event is finally here as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this high-stakes bout in the Bantamweight (135) Division. Former champion No.
Song Yadong News / BoxingNews.com / January 22
Pros Predict Sean O’Malley Vs. Song Yadong – ‘He’s Firing On All Cylinders’
Bantamweight Sean O’Malley takes on Song Yadong in the co-main event of UFC 324 this Saturday, as pros picked their winner. The fight moved up to the co-main event following the postponement of the Kayla Harrison vs.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 22
Dana White Told To Forgive Arman Tsarukyan
Chael Sonnen has called on the UFC to “forgive” Arman Tsarukyan and give the lightweight a title shot. Sonnen expressed frustration over the promotion’s decision to bypass Tsarukyan, who is ranked number one, for the interim title fight at UFC 324, which instead features Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 22
Derrick Lewis vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta prediction, odds, pick for UFC 324
We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the UFC 324 Main Card as we take a look at this upcoming bout in the Heavyweight Division. No. 8-ranked Derrick Lewis will take on the rising No.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 22
'She’s One of the…': Paddy Pimblett Responds to Ronda Rousey’s Comments Ahead of UFC 324
Paddy Pimblett has spent the entire week living in the strangest space a fighter can occupy: part prizefighter, part pop culture character, and part lightning rod.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 21
Dana White Dismisses Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal White House Fight Rumors
The air around the UFC's historic White House card has been thick with speculation, much of it fueled by none other than the unpredictable "Gamebred" himself, Jorge Masvidal.
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.
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