Athlon Sports. UFC fighter and MMA artist Paddy Pimblett has never lacked confidence, and now the Liverpool native is eyeing a future that extends beyond the Octagon. Before that, though, he wants to make history by beating the reigning champion and No.

Pimblett (23-3 MMA, 7-0 UFC) was in attendance when Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) knocked out Charles Oliveira to claim the lightweight title in this past Saturday's UFC 317 headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Pimblett faced off with Topuria in the octagon, and the pair have continued to go at each other ever since.

However, Ilia Topuria could call it a day in a couple of years, according to the recently retired former UFC flyweight champion. Demetrious Johnson dominated the lower weight classes for years before calling it quits in September 2024. The 38-year-old flyweight GOAT believes Topuria will follow him out of the sport in the not-too-distant future.