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Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje Tipped to Be UFC White House Headliner Amid Conor McGregor, Jon Jones Uncertainty

Building the UFC’s White House card was always going to be complicated. But as the dust settles from UFC 324, one matchup is starting to feel less like speculation and more like inevitability: Ilia Topuria vs.

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Makhachev And Usman’s Viral Face-Off

Islam Makhachev and Kamaru Usman stared down at UFC 324, as a future fight could follow. The exchange was presided over by Khabib Nurmagomedov, who playfully acted as a mediator, telling both men to “be nice” as they stared each other down with grins.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 26

Dan Hooker explains why he won’t chase Paddy Pimblett fight despite still wanting to ‘kick his head in’

A new heated rivalry has recently developed in the UFC’s lightweight division. Dan Hooker is preparing for a quick turnaround when he returns this weekend at UFC 325 in Sydney.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 26

Georges St-Pierre Lays Out Ilia Topuria’s Path to UFC GOAT Status With Crucial Advice

Ilia Topuria didn’t fight at UFC 324, but his presence hovered over the event anyway. The lightweight division took center stage with Justin Gaethje’s brutal five-round win over Paddy Pimblett in the interim title fight, setting up what looks like an inevitable clash with the undisputed champion later this year.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 26

Arman Tsarukyan Publicly Apologizes to Dana White for Costly Mistake in UFC Title Shot Plea

Arman Tsarukyan isn’t pretending that everything is normal anymore. While the lightweight division continues to move on, he is forced to watch from the sidelines.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 26

Dustin Poirier teases return from retirement for Justin Gaethje trilogy

Dustin Poirier is beginning to get itchy feet since his retirement from combat sports. 'The Diamond' carved out a memorable career for himself and was happy to walk away from fighting, win or lose, against Max Holloway at UFC 318.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 26

Conor McGregor praises Khabib Nurmagomedov’s ‘legend’ pal weeks after criticizing rival for ‘scam’ on his platform

Conor McGregor has heaped praise on Telegram founder Pavel Durov just weeks after slamming his greatest rival for a venture the pair were involved with.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 26

Dan Hooker’s Medical Confession Against Arman Tsarukyan Adds New Context to Dana White’s Title Snub

As the layers peel back, it is becoming easier to justify why Dana White snubbed Arman Tsarukyan for the lightweight title fight. Dan Hooker didn’t walk away from his loss to Arman Tsarukyan feeling beaten in the usual way.

Song Yadong News / Bloody Elbow / January 26

Sean O’Malley admits UFC 324 could’ve been his final fight if he’d lost close battle to Song Yadong

Sean O’Malley now finds himself in a great position in the bantamweight division. While he might not get the next title shot, O’Malley’s win over Song Yadong this past Saturday puts him right back in the mix.

Cory Sandhagen News / EssentiallySports / January 26

Sean O’Malley Reveals Expensive Conditions for a Cory Sandhagen Fight Next

Sean O’Malley isn’t just calling out names anymore; he’s calling out numbers. Fresh off his hard-earned win over Song Yadong at UFC 324, the former bantamweight champion finds himself back in the thick of the title picture conversations, but he is not in a rush to climb it the old-fashioned way.

Jon Anik News / Bloody Elbow / January 26

Jon Anik admits he ‘got in trouble’ for criticizing UFC events and suggesting drastic measure

The UFC kickstarted a new era on Saturday night which featured several changes. Dana White responded to criticism of the advertisements that continuously interrupted the broadcast during the promotion’s first event on Paramount+.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 26

UFC reveals record-breaking viewership for Paramount+ debut as millions watch Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje’s epic

UFC 324 delivered monster numbers as the promotion debuted on Paramount+ in a deal worth $7.7billion. Dana White brought the sport off pay-per-view in this new deal, and launched with a barn-burner of an interim title fight at lightweight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 26

‘It cost me the fight’… Diego Lopes knows why he lost to Alexander Volkanovski ahead of UFC 325

Diego Lopes is determined to avoid the same mistake he made ahead of his first UFC title fight. The Mexican fan favorite squared off against Alexander Volkanovski for featherweight gold last April.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 26

Dan Hooker doesn’t expect Paddy Pimblett to be around for long as his career will only get harder after UFC 324

Paddy Pimblett received a lot of praise after suffering his first loss inside the Octagon. ‘The Baddy’ showed tremendous heart to go five rounds in the interim lightweight title fight that headlined the first UFC card of the year.

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Chael Sonnen News / The Body Lock / January 26

Chael Sonnen Claims Sean O’Malley Lost at UFC 324 Despite Unanimous Decision Win

Chael Sonnen believes Song Yadong won the UFC 324 co-main event against Sean O’Malley despite the judges’ unanimous decision The crowd booed when O’Malley’s

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 26

Edmen Shahbazyan looks to extend streak against 'Iron Turtle' Jun Yong Park at UFC Vegas 115

Rising middleweight contender Edmen Shahbazyan will aim to keep his hot streak alive when he squares off against Jun Yong Park in a pivotal 185-pound matchup at UFC Vegas 115 on April 4, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

Tom Aspinall News / HITC / January 26

Tom Aspinall hits out at Derrick Lewis following chaotic UFC 324 finish

Tom Aspinall did not have many positive things to say about Derrick Lewis after his unusual second-round loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta on Saturday night.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

'This Could Be Part Two': Israel Adesanya Compares Gaethje vs. Pimblett to UFC’s Most Iconic Fight

Israel Adesanya believes the UFC 324 headliner between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett may end up being remembered as far more than just another thrilling main event.

MMA News / Yardbarker / January 26

Potential matchups for UFC 324 main card winners

Here are some potential next fights for the winners on the main card.

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Josh Barnett News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 26

Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett rips UFC 324 main event: 'one of the WORST UFC main events in a while'

Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett didn’t mince words following Justin Gaethje’s unanimous decision victory over Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight championship at UFC 324.

Dana White News / MMA Weekly / January 26

Betting suspicion rocks UFC once again, Dana White forced into action

Though always present, sports betting has recently become a serious issue around the world. Betting lines are being rigged for financial benefit, and Dana White has finally hit his boiling point.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 26

UFC 325 – Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy: Preview & Betting Tips

The lightweight matchup between Rafael Fiziev and Mauricio Ruffy takes place at UFC 325 in what’s one of the best striker-vs-striker matchups in the division.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / January 26

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

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