And despite Dana White criticizing Gaethje’s threat to retire if he doesn’t get a title shot next, Topuria’s manager Lukasz Orzel recently told Kanał Sportowy that the former interim champ is the “closest” to getting the fight.

Ilia Topuria eyes Paddy Pimblett for first UFC title defense, calling it an easy fight and promising to shine once again in front of fans worldwide.

Paul Rimmer thinks his star pupil, Paddy Pimblett, is a better fighter than UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.