Islam Makhachev title win could derail Ilia Topuria fight
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With that fight now a big possibility for the UFC White House card next June, it could ruin the plans of several fighters, including 155lb contender Paddy Pimblett. Since his win over Michael Chandler earlier this year at UFC 304, ‘The Baddy’ has continued to campaign for a title shot against ‘El Matador’.
"Justin Gaethje never breaks his word," Abdelaziz told Submission Radio. "If he gets jumped by Paddy, he will retire, and he will never fight again in the UFC. I truly believe that, but the UFC is a business. Paddy, I got nothing against him. He's great, he's entertaining, his last three opponents are 0-13.
Paddy Pimblett reacts to Tom Aspinall injury after eye poke ends UFC 321 main event - Pimblett weighed in on his fellow Briton’s outing on Saturday, as Aspinall’s first undisputed title defence ended