
UFC's Pimblett eyes Gaethje next, maybe Topuria
James Regan
created: May 15, 2025, 3:47 p.m. | updated: May 15, 2025, 8:34 p.m.
Open Extended ReactionsUFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has said his next opponent will "more than likely" be Justin Gaethje but he is also open to facing Ilia Topuria later this year.
Pimblett said that announcement makes things clearer for him and he thinks a fight against Gaethje (26-5) or the chance to fight for the belt will come next.
"I think it will more than likely be Justin Gaethje because Max [Holloway] and Dustin [Poirier] are fighting, that's 4 and 5.
You can't not like Justin Gaethje, he comes out and has a scrap every time.
If Ilia wins, I can see him mentioning me so you never know I could just be like Charles and get a win off fighting Michael Chandler."
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