LONDON – A fight between Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria might’ve seemed improbable just a few months ago, but things are much different now.
In February, to the surprise of many, it was announced Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) would be vacating the UFC featherweight title to make a full-time move to the lightweight division. The Spanish star is looking to secure an immediate title shot vs. champion Islam Makhachev, but Pimblett is among the group who thinks he first needs to beat a top 155-pound contender.
If there’s any suitable candidate to be that opponent, Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) said it’s him, should he get past Michael Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) at UFC 314 on April 12 in Miami (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN/Disney+, ESPN+)
