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Paddy Pimblett shuts down Ilia Topuria’s proposed date for a title unification fight
Paddy Pimblett is not on board with Ilia Topuria’s plan to return to the Octagon this coming April. This coming Saturday, ‘The Baddy’ will compete in his first UFC main event when he takes on Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 20
Former UFC champion gives Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett prediction
The first UFC event of 2026 is finally just days away and fighters are giving their fight predictions. UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett takes place on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and is headlined by an interim lightweight title bout between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and No.
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 / BoxingNews.com / January 20
Justin Gaethje Vs. Paddy Pimblett Breakdown
Justin Gaethje is set to headline the UFC’s debut on Paramount+ as he faces Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on January 24. Gaethje, a former interim champion and the second fighter to ever hold the “BMF” belt, is looking to secure his second interim title and cement a title shot bout later this year.
Merab Dvalishvili News / EssentiallySports / January 20
'RIP': Tributes Pour In After Merab Dvalishvili Mourns Close Friend and Training Partner
The year appears to have started with a sad note for former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili. He recently mourned the passing of a close friend and training partner, Chris Sicat.
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.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 19
Dustin Poirier Drops Brutal Five-Word Response to Conor McGregor’s Message About His Son
When Conor McGregor dropped a simple “Congrats bro” in the comments of Dustin Poirier’s picture with his newborn son, it felt like a rare pause in one of the UFC’s most combustible rivalries.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 19
‘Only Reasons Dagestani Fighters Lose..’: UFC Legend Calls Out Training Strategy Glorified By Khabib
“Sometimes less is more,” Max Holloway once said of training and sparring. The logic was simple. Don’t push yourself to the point where you give your best rounds in training and then underperform on fight night.
Justin Gaethje News / Bloody Elbow / January 19
Justin Gaethje scored his first-ever professional win with brutal move that many believe should be banned
The first win of Justin Gaethje’s professional MMA career came in extremely brutal fashion. Although for a lot of fans, their first introduction to ‘The Highlight’ will have been his UFC debut in 2017 against Michael Johnson, his highlight reel was already stacked full of brutal wins before that moment.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 19
Dricus Du Plessis’ head coach blames referee for loss to Khamzat Chimaev as he makes audacious promise
Months removed from his title loss to Khamzat Chimaev, Dricus Du Plessis’ head coach still has the loss on his mind. This past August, Dricus Du Plessis suffered an extremely dominant loss against Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 319 main event which was a long time in the making.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 19
Is Jorge Masvidal vs. Conor McGregor for UFC White House Official?
The long-awaited return of Conor McGregor to the UFC Octagon appears to hinge on a fresh set of negotiations. The former two-division champion, who has
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 19
'Gaethje, Song…': Dustin Poirier Continues Making Wild Picks for UFC 324
Dustin Poirier isn’t fighting at UFC 324, but he’s still found a way to put skin in the game. This time, it’s with predictions. And if history has taught fans anything, it’s that Poirier’s picks tend to age, violently.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 19
Umar Nurmagomedov’s only UFC KO saw him stop fighter who recorded 2025’s biggest upset with one shot
UFC 324 features four of the bantamweight division’s top fighters in two pivotal matchups. In the co-main event, Sean O’Malley faces Song Yadong as the former 135-pound champion looks to bounce back from consecutive losses.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 19
Ex-champion who KO’d Justin Gaethje tells old rival the key to beating Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324
Justin Gaethje has received some advice from a former rival ahead of UFC 324. ‘The Highlight’ will face Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title in Las Vegas Saturday night.
Justin Gaethje News / EssentiallySports / January 19
Justin Gaethje Dismisses Both UFC 326 Headliners for Beating Him at ‘Not His Best’
Last year, Dana White & Co. chose Justin Gaethje as their top contender for the interim title, setting up a high-stakes clash against Paddy Pimblett at the upcoming UFC 324.
Conor McGregor vs Jorge Masvidal touted as ideal match-up for UFC White House showcase
There has been a lot of talk about Conor McGregor potentially facing Jorge Masvidal at the White House, and it is not going away any time soon. Since Donald Trump announced that UFC would be hosting an event at the White House in June, several big names in the sport have shown interest in being part of it.
Francis Ngannou News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 19
Francis Ngannou punches IShowSpeed in viral social media clip
Despite his heavy presence on the internet and popularity on streaming platforms, American streamer IShowSpeed is also a widely known name in the sporting community.
Jon Anik News / MMA on SI / January 18
UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik predicts massive UFC White House headliners
UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik told TMZ Sports recently how excited he is for the promotion's first event on Paramount+ next Saturday (UFC 324), which sees the interim UFC Lightweight Championship contested between former "BMF" champion Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 18
Mohammed Usman: 'I Made a Mistake'
Mohammed Usman has spoken publicly for the first time since receiving a lengthy suspension from Combat Sports Anti-Doping. On Friday, CSAD announced that Usman tested positive for testosterone ahead of a scheduled Oct.
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