Ilia Topuria's next fight should be against Paddy Pimblett, says ex-UFC champion

UFC icon urges Ilia Topuria to face Paddy Pimblett, wrestler shares Syko Stu health update, Chael Sonnen shares theory on Jon Jones: MMA News Roundup

UFC legend Dominick Cruz recently explained why Ilia Topuria should face Paddy Pimblett next.

Ilia Topuria Should Target Paddy Pimblett for Next Fight

In a bold statement on the "Anik & Florian Podcast," former UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz urged Ilia Topuria to set his sights on a fight with Paddy Pimblett, highlighting the substantial financial benefits of such a matchup.While Topuria is traditionally viewed as a top contender waiting for his next title defense against ranked fighters like Arman Tsarukyan or Justin Gaethje, Cruz argues that fighting Pimblett could maximize profits …

Ilia Topuria's next fight should be against Paddy Pimblett, says ex-UFC champion

A former UFC champion believes Ilia Topuria's first lightweight title defense should be against Paddy Pimblett, but is it too soon?