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Topuria-Gaethje Headlines UFC's White House Showcase
sports1 month ago

Topuria-Gaethje Headlines UFC's White House Showcase

UFC CEO Dana White announced the White House fight card for June 14 in Washington, D.C., led by a lightweight unification bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje; the card also features Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title, Sean O'Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi, Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus, and Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia on the South Lawn to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary. Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, and Amanda Nunes are absent, and one planned bout reportedly fell through before the announcement; Tom Aspinall remains the heavyweight champion after a prior eye-injury no-contest.

via Bleacher Report|
#gaethje#mma#sports
Gaethje: I didn't underestimate Pimblett, walked through his kicks to win UFC 324
sports2 months ago

Gaethje: I didn't underestimate Pimblett, walked through his kicks to win UFC 324

Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision at UFC 324, becoming a two-time UFC interim lightweight champion, and said he was surprised by how well he performed. He pressed the action, shut down Pimblett's range and takedowns by staying in punching range and walking through Pimblett's kicks, instead of grappling. Pimblett threw five takedowns (three in the final round) but Gaethje largely controlled the pace, explaining that the first minute told him he could take shots and commit to aggression; some fighters criticized the bout afterward.

via Bloody Elbow|
#gaethje#mma#pimblett
Gaethje targets Topuria for White House card to crown lightweight champion
sports2 months ago

Gaethje targets Topuria for White House card to crown lightweight champion

Justin Gaethje, fresh off a win that made him a two-time interim lightweight champion, wants Ilia Topuria to headline the UFC White House card in June for a unification bout, and he expects the Topuria showdown to crown a true lightweight champion; he also notes a potential McGregor return could reshuffle the card but remains focused on the Topuria matchup.

via MMA Fighting|
#gaethje#lightweight#mcgregor
Brown blasts UFC 324 slugfest as sloppy and unskilled for a title fight
sports2 months ago

Brown blasts UFC 324 slugfest as sloppy and unskilled for a title fight

Matt Brown criticized Gaethje vs. Pimblett at UFC 324 as a 'sloppy, undisciplined' slugfest that showcased little high-level skill, saying two of the world's best fought like a regional show fight and questioning whether either could threaten Ilia Topuria; he emphasized he still appreciates slugfests but now seeks display of true martial arts mastery in title fights.

via MMA Fighting|
#gaethje#mma#pimblett
Gaethje-Pimblett headline fuels UFC 324 on Paramount+
sports2 months ago

Gaethje-Pimblett headline fuels UFC 324 on Paramount+

UFC 324 on Paramount+ delivered a memorable night led by Justin Gaethje’s unanimous win over Paddy Pimblett, with Cortes-Acosta’s KO of Derrick Lewis and O’Malley’s comeback adding to the excitement, signaling a strong start for UFC’s Paramount+ rights deal despite some ads and uneven prelims; viewership numbers haven’t been disclosed, but the event has generated momentum for UFC 325 and the ongoing partnership.

via Awful Announcing|
#gaethje#paramount#pimblett
Gaethje stuns Pimblett to claim interim title as UFC launches Paramount era
sports2 months ago

Gaethje stuns Pimblett to claim interim title as UFC launches Paramount era

Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett to become the interim lightweight champion, signaling UFC's Paramount-era launch; the rest of UFC 324 drew mixed reactions with O'Malley’s win over Song Yadong not clearly justifying a title shot, while Krylov delivered a standout performance and Umar Nurmagomedov's win drew boos. The panel's pick for the night's biggest loser varied, naming Umar Nurmagomedov, Alex Perez, Pimblett, and Rose Namajunas for different reasons.

via MMA Fighting|
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Gaethje Edges Pimblett, Captures Interim Lightweight Title in UFC's Paramount Era Debut
sports2 months ago

Gaethje Edges Pimblett, Captures Interim Lightweight Title in UFC's Paramount Era Debut

Justin Gaethje outworked Paddy Pimblett over five rounds to win the interim lightweight title at UFC 324, derailing UFC's plan to turn Pimblett into a breakout star as the Paramount era begins. The result raises questions about Pimblett's ceiling and elevates Gaethje as the reigning interim champ, while elites like Topuria and Tsarukyan loom as future challenges; the event also marked a notable pay-raise for fighters, signaling a broader shift in the promotion.

via Bleacher Report|
#gaethje#interim-title#paramount-era
Gaethje outduels Pimblett, skips hospital, eyes Topuria for UFC White House card
sports2 months ago

Gaethje outduels Pimblett, skips hospital, eyes Topuria for UFC White House card

Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision after a five-round war at UFC 324, with Pimblett hospitalized post-fight. Gaethje refused a hospital visit, saying he’s “100%” after tougher wars. Dana White confirmed Pimblett was sent to the hospital and Gaethje declined. Gaethje now targets Ilia Topuria for the UFC White House event in June.

via Bloody Elbow|
#gaethje#hospital#pimblett
Gaethje Stays Relentless, Denies Pimblett Interim Gold at UFC 324
sports2 months ago

Gaethje Stays Relentless, Denies Pimblett Interim Gold at UFC 324

Justin Gaethje outpointed Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision to capture the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 in Las Vegas, while Sean O’Malley edged Song Yadong to keep his title-shot dream alive; Waldo Cortes-Acosta stopped Derrick Lewis; Umar Nurmagomedov controlled Deiveson Figueiredo; Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas; Krylov and other winners closed the prelims with finishes. The night also introduced UFC’s Paramount+ era and doubled post-fight bonuses to $100,000 for two fighters plus a $25,000 finish bonus, with a couple of bouts canceled after weigh-ins due to medical issues.

via Bleacher Report|
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Gaethje-Pimblett Headline Looms as UFC 324 Weigh-Ins Set Vegas Stage
sports2 months ago

Gaethje-Pimblett Headline Looms as UFC 324 Weigh-Ins Set Vegas Stage

UFC 324’s Las Vegas weigh-ins set the stage for Jan. 24, with Justin Gaethje (155 lb) vs. Paddy Pimblett (154 lb) headlining the interim lightweight title fight and Sean O’Malley (135.5) vs. Song Yadong (136) in the co-main; several fighters hit their marks while Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez missed weight and forfeited 25% of their purses, and Cameron Smotherman’s medical issue forced a bout cancellation. The event airs on Paramount+ with the main card at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT and prelims earlier at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT.

via UFC.com|
#gaethje#las-vegas#pimblett
White: Gaethje Was Offered More Money Ahead of UFC 324
sports2 months ago

White: Gaethje Was Offered More Money Ahead of UFC 324

Dana White says Justin Gaethje was offered more money before UFC 324 as the UFC transitions to Paramount+, with promises of higher fighter salaries and potential increases to post‑fight bonuses under the seven‑year, $7.7 billion deal. Gaethje disputed pay gains, while White asserted negotiations occurred and that the deal should benefit fighters, including Gaethje who headlines the event against Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title.

via MMA Fighting|
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