Paddy Pimblett Receives Glowing Praise as Calls for UFC Title Shot Gather Pace

Paddy Pimblett receives glowing praise as calls for UFC title shot gather pace

Paddy Pimblett is certainly making his mark on the UFC lightweight division. Despite having only seven UFC fights, Pimblett appears to be a front runner for a title shot against lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. GettyHolloway is gearing up to face his rival for the final time in Poirier’s retirement bout[/caption] Dana White has confirmed he will likely be at the leading end of the queue alongside Justin Gaethje for a bid at the 155lbs crown. L…

Max Holloway won't be upset if Paddy Pimblett challenges Ilia Topuria for UFC gold

Max Holloway won't be angered if Paddy Pimblett skips the line to challenge Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight title.

UFC 318’s Max Holloway has a little warning for MMA fans picking Ilia Topuria to steamroll Paddy Pimblett — ‘He’s super good’

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Islam Makhachev vacated the lightweight title and bolted for welterweight and newly-crowned 155-pound champion Ilia Topuria has yet to defend the division strap, so it’s still anybody’s ballgame when it comes to scoring the next crack at the lightweight crown. Which could be awarded to No. 10-ranked contender Paddy Pimblett. That might not sit well with some of the “angry” lightweights patiently waiting for the…