Ilia Topuria is looking to face Paddy Pimblett for his first title defense, leaving old guard names like Justin Gaethje in limbo.

Ilia Topuria discussed future opponents after defeating Charles Oliveira to become lightweight champion at UFC 317.

For Topuria, Pimblett makes the most sense for his first title defense. He dismissed Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) as a ...

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has given his thoughts on a potential title fight against Justin Gaethje.

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“I was asking Hunter [Campbell] for Gaethje, because we’re 1-1 I wanted to close out that trilogy,” Poirier told MMA Junkie.. “For some reason they really wanted this fight.

"I'd love to fight him anyway but he's booked, so I think it's more than likely Justin Gaethje." Pimblett has history with former featherweight champion Topuria after the pair clashed at a hotel ...

Justin Gaethje always delivers action in the Octagon, but the UFC lightweight is ready to walk away from the sport without a third chance to become champion, according to manager Ali Abdelaziz.

Thus, with Topuria standing in line, Justin Gaethje might not be getting a title shot soon. However, nothing can be taken for granted in the UFC. We will have to wait and watch.

Ilia Topuria is looking to face Paddy Pimblett for his first title defense, leaving old guard names like Justin Gaethje in limbo.