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Arman Tsarukyan perfectly predicted how Paddy Pimblett’s defeat would go down at UFC 324

Arman Tsarukyan perfectly predicted how Paddy Pimblett’s defeat would go down at UFC 324

Arman Tsarukyan keeps a keen eye on the top of the lightweight division, and he knew exactly how the UFC 324 main event would go. Despite being the top contender at 155lb, it seems that Tsarukyan is at the back of the line for a shot at the belt after pulling out of his UFC 311 main event with Islam Makhachev on weigh-in day last year.

Tom Aspinall News / HITC / January 26
Tom Aspinall hits out at Derrick Lewis following chaotic UFC 324 finish

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 / Bloody Elbow / January 26
Michael Bisping critical of Paddy Pimblett’s fight style at UFC 324, and it’s what everyone is saying

Michael Bisping critical of Paddy Pimblett’s fight style at UFC 324, and it’s what everyone is saying

The issues that have been highlighted around Paddy Pimblett’s fight style were on full display at UFC 324. This past Saturday, ‘The Baddy’ took on his toughest test to date when he clashed against Justin Gaethje in the UFC 324 main event for the interim lightweight title.

MMA News / Yardbarker / January 26
Potential matchups for UFC 324 main card winners

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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Paddy Pimblett News / HITC / January 26
Wife issues Paddy Pimblett health update after hospital stay following UFC 324

Wife issues Paddy Pimblett health update after hospital stay following UFC 324

Paddy Pimblett has stayed quiet on social media since suffering the first defeat of his UFC career. The Baddy faced Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title on Saturday night, and it turned into a hard-fought battle.

Ilia Topuria News / MMA on SI / January 26
UFC Legend Believes UFC Champion Ilia Topuria is on Track to Become MMA's GOAT

UFC Legend Believes UFC Champion Ilia Topuria is on Track to Become MMA's GOAT

UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre recently delivered some seriously high praise for undefeated UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria. Although Topuria

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 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

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 / Bloody Elbow / January 26
Israel Adesanya compared Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett to ‘the most important UFC fight in history’

Israel Adesanya compared Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett to ‘the most important UFC fight in history’

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya believes Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett could’ve been the perfect fight to kick off the new era. This past Saturday, the premier MMA promotion held their first event of the year and their inaugural event of their new era with Paramount.

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.

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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.

MMA News / HITC / January 26
Justin Gaethje turned down Dana White’s appeal after brutal bout with Paddy Pimblett

Justin Gaethje turned down Dana White’s appeal after brutal bout with Paddy Pimblett

Justin Gaethje is no stranger to stepping into the Octagon and being part of a taxing war. On Saturday, he was hoping to become the first fighter in UFC history to win the interim title for a second time.

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.

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

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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