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Title Paddy Pimblett Losses: Who Has Defeated the UFC Star?

In the UFC, Paddy Pimblett has emerged as one of the fan-favorite stars who has disrupted the lightweight division. After a flashy debut at UFC Fight Night London back in 2021, the Liverpudlian’s stock only continued to rise.

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Umar Nurmagomedov Losses: Who Has Defeated the UFC Bantamweight Star?

Umar Nurmagomedov walked into the UFC and took the Bantamweight division by storm. The cousin of the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov, Umar, built a strong early career with a wrestling and sambo base that fit the division’s mold perfectly.

Michael Bisping News / Bloody Elbow / January 23

Michael Bisping insisted weight cutting is ‘not that hard’ seconds before UFC 324 star collapsed at weigh-in

Michael Bisping was left red-faced during an awkward moment during a terrifying incident at today’s weigh-ins. UFC legend Bisping was speaking on the TNT Sport live stream of the UFC 324 weigh-ins when he learned that Alex Perez from the undercard was 2.5lb over the flyweight limit.

MMA News / Bleacher Report / January 23

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Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / January 23

UFC 324 star tipped to surpass the likes of Ilia Topuria to become pound-for-pound #1 in under two years

One of the big names that is back in action this Saturday has had high expectations hanging over him for a long time. Paddy Pimblett addressed Ilia Topuria when speaking at the UFC 324 press conference ahead of an interim title fight that will decide the undefeated champion’s next opponent.

Umar Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / January 23

UFC GOAT reveals the one reason Dagestani fighters lose ahead of Umar Nurmagomedov’s UFC 324 return

Umar Nurmagomedov will hope to have avoided this mistake. The No. 2-ranked bantamweight will return to action at the very first UFC event of 2026 this Saturday, as he closes out the preliminary portion of the promotion’s Paramount debut.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 23

MMA KO Predictions for UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett Main Card Picks

The wait for UFC 324 is nearly over, and the MMA Knockout staff have made their picks for all five fights on the event’s main card. The main event will

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 23

UFC's Cameron Smotherman collapses after weigh-in

UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapsed Friday after his weigh-in for Saturday's UFC 324 in Las Vegas. Smotherman, 28, successfully made weight at 135.5 pounds but fell to the floor after stepping off the scale.

MMA News / Bleacher Report / January 23

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MMA News / MMA on SI / January 23

UFC CEO Dana White Drops Huge Hint on Possible Conor McGregor UFC White House Return

UFC CEO Dana White has gone on a mini media tour to promote the promotion's new Paramount+ deal that begins Saturday night, among other topics. This includes the UFC's White House event, scheduled for Sunday, June 14, on the South Lawn.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 23

Umar Nurmagomedov wishes Dillon Danis was badly hurt in UFC 322 brawl: ‘He has to be in hospital’

Umar Nurmagomedov wasn’t entirely happy with how things played out at UFC 322. The bantamweight contender was in the front row when his teammate, Islam Makhachev, beat Jack Della Maddalena to become the welterweight champion at New York’s Madison Square Garden in November.

MMA News / HITC / January 23

Dana White pushes back on Justin Gaethje’s take on UFC fighter pay after Paramount deal

UFC president Dana White has hit back at Justin Gaethje’s comments about the promotion’s new deal with Paramount. The former interim lightweight champion is set to headline the first event under the UFC’s new $7.7 billion broadcast deal, kicking off a fresh chapter for the sport this Saturday.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 23

UFC 324: One Rule Can Stop Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett From Becoming Champs Even if They Win

The margin for error at UFC 324 will not be measured in punches or takedowns. It will be measured on a scale. Because before Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett can settle anything inside the Octagon, one rule threatens to decide the interim lightweight title fight before the cage door even closes.

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UFC 324 – Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong: Preview & Betting Tips

The highly anticipated bantamweight matchup between Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong is a fight that has everyone intrigued at UFC 324. O’Malley (18-3, 1 NC) enters the fight as one of the most recognisable figures in the division.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 23

Israel Adesanya breaks down the UFC 324 main event interim title fight

The first UFC event of 2026, UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett, is upon us after a six week void. The fight card is headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and No.

Michael Bisping News / MMA Weekly / January 23

Michael Bisping weighs in on UFC 324 main event with his pick

It's been six weeks since the last UFC event but the wait finally over. UFC 324, the first UFC event of 2026, takes place on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 23

Paddy Pimblett sizes up Justin Gaethje as UFC comes to Paramount

LAS VEGAS -- Dana White and the UFC begin a new era on Saturday night. Rising star Paddy Pimblett and former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje will headline UFC 324 in what marks the company's first numbered card since the highly publicized seven-year, $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount became official on Jan.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / January 23

EA UFC 6: Recent Update Sheds Light on Upcoming Reveal

There’s a special kind of joy that comes from landing a perfectly timed heel kick in the final seconds of a round. The controller vibrates, the crowd noise spikes, and somewhere on the other end of the screen, a digital opponent crumples in slow motion.

Derrick Lewis News / Dice City Sports / January 22

Derrick Lewis: 'He Should’ve Had No Business in the Cage With Me'

LAS VEGAS — Derrick Lewis has never needed external motivation, but if he did, the sportsbooks may have just provided it. Entering his heavyweight clash with Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 22

Dricus Du Plessis Vows Evolution After Title Loss to Khamzat Chimaev

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis isn’t running from what happened at UFC 319 he’s studying it. Du Plessis saw his 11-fight winning streak come to a halt in August when Khamzat Chimaev delivered a suffocating five-round performance to claim the middleweight title in Chicago.