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Chael Sonnen Claims Sean O’Malley Lost at UFC 324 but Still Deserves Reward

Sean O’ Malley broke his losing streak and showed that there is still a champion somewhere in him. UFC 324’s co-main event wasn’t supposed to be O’ Malley vs Song Yadong; this bout came into the spotlight only after Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes was scrapped after Kayla’s neck injury.

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3 Takeaways From UFC 324

UFC 324 is in the books, as Justin Gaethje made history by defeating Paddy Pimblett to become the promotion’s first-ever two-time interim champion. Other fights saw all but one of the higher-ranked contenders retain their spots, while some star-making performances occurred further down the card.

Justin Gaethje News / CBSSports.com / January 26

Patriots, Seahawks reach Super Bowl; Steelers hire Mike McCarthy; Justin Gaethje claims belt at UFC 324

Plus, it was a historic day in college basketball as three freshmen scored at least 40 points

Dustin Poirier News / HITC / January 26

Dustin Poirier vows UFC return to finally close out one of his fiercest rivalries

Dustin Poirier has announced plans to come out of retirement less than a year after hanging up his gloves, and it looks like a familiar face could be waiting for him on the other side of the Octagon.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 26

Outrage Strikes UFC 324 After Referee Misses Huge Calls

UFC 324 was headlined by Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title. Many fans expected an easy Pimblett win, but the fight turned into an absolute brawl.

Dan Hooker News / Bloody Elbow / January 26

Dan Hooker drops damning criticism of the UFC just days out from return at UFC 325… ‘God-awful sport’

Ahead of his return to the Octagon at UFC 325, Dan Hooker has dropped a damning criticism of ‘this god-awful sport’. This past Saturday, the premier MMA promotion returned from their long hiatus over the festive period with UFC 324, the first event of the new year and the inaugural event since moving to Paramount.

MMA News / HITC / January 26

Israel Adesanya believes Pimblett vs. Gaethje was similar to the 2005 fight that saved UFC from bankruptcy

Israel Adesanya believes the impact of Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 goes far beyond the octagon, comparing it to a legendary fight that once changed the entire trajectory of the UFC.

Jean Silva News / Bloody Elbow / January 26

Legendary referee shares his verdict on Jean Silva’s ‘unsportsmanlike conduct’ at UFC 324

Veteran referee John McCarthy has weighed in on the strangest moment from UFC 324. Jean Silva and Arnold Allen put on one of the best fights at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 26

Israel Adesanya compares UFC 324 main event to Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar

The first UFC event under the fight promotion's new media rights agreement with Paramount is in the books. UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett took place on

Dustin Poirier News / BoxingNews.com / January 26

Poirier Could Come Out Of Retirement

Dustin Poirier has hinted that he could be lured back to the Octagon for a tie-breaker against Justin Gaethje, following the latter’s interim title win