"Good Try Though": Dana White Dismisses Arman Tsarukyan's Recent Press Tour
Dana White brushed off questions about Arman Tsarukyan's viral media blitz at the UFC 324 pre-fight press conference, even as debate over the…
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Back to profileDana White Fires Back at Justin Gaethje Over UFC 324 Pay Claims
The UFC's multibillion-dollar Paramount+ deal was supposed to signal a new era of increased fighter compensation. Instead, it sparked a public back-and-forth between UFC President Dana White and main event fighter Justin Gaethje that exposed familiar fault lines around fighter pay just days before the promotion's landmark UFC 324 event. Dana White vs. Justin Gaethje: […]
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Paddy Pimblett Defends Interim Title: 'I Am the Champion'
Paddy Pimblett claims he'll be the real UFC lightweight champion at UFC 324, dismissing interim belt criticism and questioning Justin Gaethje's hunger.
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Rose Namajunas Conflicted About Fighting Idol Shevchenko
Rose Namajunas confirms UFC promised her a flyweight title shot with a win at UFC 324, but facing idol Valentina Shevchenko brings mixed emotions.
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Nick Diaz Breaks Silence After Rehab, Hints at Nate Rift
Nick Diaz posts fiery statement after leaving Mexican rehab facility, defending wife Kayla and hinting at tension with brother Nate over his recovery.
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Arman Tsarukyan Calls UFC 324 Interim Title Fight a 'Joke'
Arman Tsarukyan slams UFC 324 interim title fight, calling Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje a "joke" while he sits as the No. 1 ranked contender.
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Justin Gaethje Questions Pimblett's Five-Round Experience
Justin Gaethje dismisses Paddy Pimblett's trash talk ahead of UFC 324, warning the Liverpool fighter has never experienced a five-round title fight.
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Sean O'Malley Apologizes for COVID Mask Stunt at UFC 324
Sean O'Malley apologizes for wearing a COVID mask during his Song Yadong face-off, calling it a "silly joke" that was taken out of context.
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Natalia Silva Vows to Beat Shevchenko 'In Every Area'
Natalia Silva declares she can beat Valentina Shevchenko in striking and grappling, with a win over Rose Namajunas at UFC 324 earning her the title shot.
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Ali Abdelaziz Pitches Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC White House Event
Ali Abdelaziz pitches Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House event, claims McGregor has ducked the fight at least five times.
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Arman Tsarukyan's Media Blitz Shows Rankings Matter, but Algorithms Matter More
Arman Tsarukyan builds his brand through streams, grappling, and cooking videos after being skipped for UFC 324 title shot. Helwani says he's now second most popular lightweight.
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Derrick Lewis Predicts First-Exchange KO Of Waldo Cortes-Acosta At UFC 324
Derrick Lewis predicts a first-exchange knockout of Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324, saying he's in the best shape of his career at age 40.
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Demetrious Johnson Explains Why Paddy Pimblett Can Beat Justin Gaethje at UFC 324
Demetrious Johnson breaks down why Paddy Pimblett can beat Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, praising his scrambles, submissions, and fearless fighting style.
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Jorge Masvidal on UFC White House Fight: 'Once-in-a-Lifetime' for Son of Immigrants
Jorge Masvidal opens up about why fighting at the UFC White House event means everything as a son of Cuban and Peruvian immigrants from Miami's backyard brawls.
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Dustin Poirier Admits He Can't Pass Drug Test, Embraces 'Peptide Papi' Persona
Dustin Poirier jokes he can't pass a drug test after retirement, reveals "Peptide Papi" transformation and opens up about sobriety journey to Ariel Helwani.
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UFC 324: Paddy Pimblett Says Wealthy Gaethje Has Lost His Hunger
Paddy Pimblett has cast doubt on Justin Gaethje's hunger for the interim lightweight title ahead of their UFC 324 showdown, suggesting the veteran fighter has lost his competitive edge and is simply chasing one final payday. In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, the Liverpool fighter questioned whether Gaethje remains fully committed to the sport, […]
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Dan Hooker Explains Why You Don't Want to Be a Fake like Colby Covington Amongst Paddy Pimblett Feud
New Zealand lightweight Dan Hooker has drawn a line between authenticity and performance in the UFC, taking aim at Colby Covington's approach to self-promotion during a recent interview with Sky Sports. Dan Hooker: Don't Be Fake Like Colby Covington "People can hate me for being me — I can live with that, that's all right," […]
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Athlete Who Defeated Jon Jones Asks Whether Or Not 'Bones' is the GOAT
UFC veteran and pro wrestling fixture Matt Riddle has weighed in on the debate surrounding Jon Jones' status as the greatest fighter of all time, offering both acknowledgment of their shared history and respect for Jones' accomplishments. Matt Riddle Says Jon Jones is "The Baddest Dude on the Planet" Despite Beating Him in Wrestling Speaking […]
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Creating Damage: Justin Gaethje Outlines Systematic 'Nasty' Plan for Paddy Pimblett
Justin Gaethje has outlined a damage-focused approach for his interim lightweight title fight against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, scheduled for January 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The 37-year-old veteran detailed his plan to systematically break down the undefeated Liverpool fighter through leg attacks before targeting a knockout finish. Justin Gaethje Reveals Knockout […]
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Did Paddy Pimblett Cross the Line? Former UFC Champ Breaks It Down
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has weighed in on the heated exchange between Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker, suggesting the Liverpool fighter's comments about Hooker's mother were inappropriate but that the subsequent response went too far. Michael Bisping Questions Whether Paddy Pimblett Crossed the Line With Dan Hooker Insults Pimblett sparked controversy during an […]
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