Justin Gaethje revealed a strange moment of intimidation before facing Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324.Gaethje said Pimblett’s flared nostrils caught his attention during their final face-off.He joked they made Pimblett look incapable of getting tired.Gaethje shared the story on a podcast after winning the interim lightweight title.He handed Pimblett his first UFC defeat in a Fight of the Year contender.
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Dan Hooker named his UFC Mount Rushmore of all-action fighters ahead of UFC 325.He chose Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, Justin Gaethje, and Dustin Poirier.Hooker praised their relentless styles and ability to thrill fans.He excluded himself despite a reputation for violent, memorable fights.Hooker previously fought Poirier in a five-round classic and was set to face Gaethje.He returns at UFC 325 against Benoit Saint-Denis in another high-risk lightweight clash.
Valentina Shevchenko ended an 11-year submission drought by nearly breaking Julianna Peña’s arm.Shevchenko secured a second-round armbar victory at a UFC Fight Night nine years ago.Peña tapped quickly as the pressure caused visible pain.The win earned Shevchenko a bantamweight title shot later that year.She later dominated the flyweight division between 2018 and 2023.Shevchenko has since relied more on striking than submissions.Natalia Silva is now set to challenge her after winning at UFC 324.
Cub Swanson announced his return at UFC 327 on April 11 in Miami.The UFC Hall of Famer has not fought since December 2024.Swanson last scored a knockout win over Billy Quarantillo.UFC 327 will take place at the Kaseya Center.The card already features returns from Paulo Costa, Dominick Reyes, and Tatiana Suarez.Swanson did not reveal his opponent.The 42-year-old aims to secure his first winning streak since 2019.
Diego Lopes enters his rematch with Alexander Volkanovski knowing another loss could hurt his future legacy.Lopes adjusted his game after losing their first five-round fight last year.Despite criticism, the UFC booked the rematch as the main event of UFC 325 in Sydney.Dan Hardy warned a second defeat could devalue any later title reign.Hardy argued fans may still view Volkanovski as the superior fighter even after retirement.He expects Lopes to improve but doubts the changes will close the gap.Hardy backed Volkanovski to win again, possibly conceding a round.
Justin Gaethje once again underlined his reputation as one of the most thrilling fighters in UFC history with his UFC 324 main-event win over Paddy Pimblett. The interim lightweight title fight delivered exactly what fans expected, earning both men a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus after the UFC doubled its post-fight awards. With that bonus, Gaethje reached a remarkable milestone. He is now tied with Dustin Poirier and Edson Barboza for the most Fight of the Night bonuses in UFC history, with ten in total. What makes the achievement stand out is how quickly he reached it: Gaethje has…
Umar Nurmagomedov was left without a moment to speak after a commanding victory at UFC 324, as the broadcast abruptly shifted focus moments after his hand was raised. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin delivered a clear-cut decision win over former champion Deiveson Figueiredo in Las Vegas, controlling every round and strengthening his case for a future title eliminator against Petr Yan. Despite the performance, Nurmagomedov was not given a post-fight interview and remained in the Octagon while the broadcast moved on. Instead, commentary pivoted to an announcement that Dominick Cruz will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2026. Cruz,…
Alex Pereira has been keeping busy while waiting for his next UFC booking, sharing a light-hearted sparring session with Dutch model and influencer Vera Dijkman that quickly went viral on social media. The former light heavyweight champion has not fought since reclaiming his belt with an 80-second knockout of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 last October. He has since hinted at a possible move up to heavyweight, with a dream matchup against Jon Jones. The clip drew extra attention given recent interest in Pereira’s personal life. Earlier this month, UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez confirmed she was dating Pereira, only for…
UFC 324 marks the promotion’s return after a six-week break, and its main event has sparked rare consensus among the Bloody Elbow staff. The interim lightweight title fight pits Justin Gaethje against Paddy Pimblett over five rounds at the T-Mobile Arena. With undisputed champion Ilia Topuria temporarily away from competition, the winner is expected to move toward a unification bout. Despite Gaethje’s experience and reputation as one of the division’s most violent strikers, every Bloody Elbow writer tipped Pimblett to win — and all by submission. The common reasoning is that Gaethje has historically struggled once fights hit the mat,…
Sean O’Malley has admitted he was “delusional” to believe he could surpass Conor McGregor’s stardom in the UFC.The former bantamweight champion returns at UFC 324 after back-to-back title fight losses, facing Song Yadong while ranked No. 3.O’Malley said his early ambition to be bigger than McGregor underestimated the scale of the Irishman’s global appeal.He still believes he can become the UFC’s biggest active star, even if McGregor’s level is unreachable.O’Malley likened his career to a rebound moment, saying this fight will determine whether he rises again.His bout was elevated to co-main event after Kayla Harrison withdrew with injury.