El Matador: “The Baddy” was welcomed into the cage following Topuria’s lightweight title win. A potential fight has been set up. However, while the new champ wants it, it doesn’t seem like UFC boss Dana White is too hot on the idea.

Top-ranked UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett has definitively shut down a recent rumor that sprang up regarding his next fight.

Pimblett, who is coming off third-round TKO win over Michael Chandler in April, is ranked No. 10 in the official UFC lightweight rankings after Topuria's entrance following UFC 317. Gaethje, who is 2-2 in his past four fights, is No. 4.