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.

Justin Gaethje has a time and a place in mind for UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria. The former UFC Interim Lightweight ...

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

Justin Gaethje Calls Out Ilia Topuria, Demanding Lightweight Title Shot originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Justin “The ...

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

Justin Gaethje seeks UFC guarantee for next title shot after being snubbed for Topuria vs. Oliveira, says insider report. Skip to main content Skip to header right navigation ...

“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.

Newly-crowned lightweight champion, Ilia Topuria appears to have gone back on his word of promise to former interim champion, Justin Gaethje, playing down a ...

Justin Gaethje reacts to being passed over for Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 and seeks clarity on his title shot status. UFC 317 will mark the start of Ilia Topuria’s quest for ...

"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 ...