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Paddy Pimblett suffering UFC 324 loss could actually set up the biggest fight in the sport

Paddy Pimblett suffering UFC 324 loss could actually set up the biggest fight in the sport

Paddy Pimblett’s loss on Saturday night could end up being extremely beneficial in many ways. This past Saturday night, ‘The Baddy’ took on by far his toughest test to date when he clashed against Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title in the UFC 324 main event.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 26
UFC 324 Winner With Conor McGregor’s Fighting Style Backed to Challenge Alexander Volkanovski Next

UFC 324 Winner With Conor McGregor’s Fighting Style Backed to Challenge Alexander Volkanovski Next

Alexander Volkanovski returns this weekend at UFC 325 to defend his featherweight title in his home country, Australia, against Diego Lopes in a rematch.

Justin Gaethje News / Total Pro Sports / January 26
'He Understood the Assignment': Daniel Cormier Praises Justin Gaethje’s Show-Stealing UFC 324 Performance

'He Understood the Assignment': Daniel Cormier Praises Justin Gaethje’s Show-Stealing UFC 324 Performance

Daniel Cormier had nothing but praise for Justin Gaethje following his electrifying performance at UFC 324, describing it as a moment that perfectly captured what the promotion wanted to showcase on its new broadcast platform.

Chael Sonnen News / EssentiallySports / January 26
Chael Sonnen Claims Sean O’Malley Lost at UFC 324 but Still Deserves Reward

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.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / January 26
3 Takeaways From UFC 324

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.

Dustin Poirier News / HITC / January 26
Dustin Poirier vows UFC return to finally close out one of his fiercest rivalries

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.

Geoff Neal News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 26
Geoff Neal vs. Uros Medic set for UFC Houston after Kevin Holland bout falls through

Geoff Neal vs. Uros Medic set for UFC Houston after Kevin Holland bout falls through

The UFC welterweight division is about to deliver a February banger, as Geoff Neal squares off against rising knockout artist Uros Medic on February 21 at UFC Houston’s Toyota Center.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 26
Outrage Strikes UFC 324 After Referee Misses Huge Calls

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’

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.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 26
UFC 325 – Quillan Salkilld vs Jamie Mullarkey: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC 325 – Quillan Salkilld vs Jamie Mullarkey: Preview & Betting Tips

The lightweight matchup between Quillan Salkilld and Jamie Mullarkey is set to kick off the UFC 325 main card this weekend. Salkilld (10-1) enters the contest as a fighter many see as a developing talent with plenty of room to grow.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 26
UFC 325 – Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Teixeira: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC 325 – Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Teixeira: Preview & Betting Tips

The heavyweight matchup between Tai Tuivasa and Tallison Teixeira at UFC 325 is a classic clash of proven power against rising potential. Tuivasa (15-8) is one of the most recognisable heavyweights on the roster.

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

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 25
Ilia Topuria Twists the Knife After Paddy Pimblett’s UFC 324 Loss

Ilia Topuria Twists the Knife After Paddy Pimblett’s UFC 324 Loss

In case there was any doubt, there’s still no love lost between Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett. The reigning UFC lightweight champion wasted little time

Dana White News / MMA on SI / January 25
UFC CEO Dana White Reveals Sad Reason for UFC Paramount+ Ads During UFC 324

UFC CEO Dana White Reveals Sad Reason for UFC Paramount+ Ads During UFC 324

UFC CEO Dana White may still have control over the production of events, but there are some aspects of the new Paramount+ era he has to try and find a happy-medium about.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 25
UFC 324 bout canceled after betting concerns

UFC 324 bout canceled after betting concerns

A lightweight bout at UFC 324 on Saturday at Las Vegas was canceled because of irregular betting activity, CEO Dana White confirmed. Alexander Hernandez was scheduled to fight Michael Johnson but the bout was pulled before the UFC 324 card began.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / January 25
UFC 324 Main Event: Bloody Fight Of The Night Brings New Champ

UFC 324 Main Event: Bloody Fight Of The Night Brings New Champ

The main event of UFC 324 was for the interim UFC lightweight championship. Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett and Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje went to war in a battle for the ages.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 25

Arman Tsarukyan craps all over Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett following UFC 324

Top ranked lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan found himself on the outside looking in after he was forced to pull out of the UFC 311 main event title bout with Islam Makhachev the day before the event.

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