Paddy Pimblett would love the opportunity to welcome Ilia Topuria to the lightweight division. Topuria had a sensational 2024, winning Fighter of the Year honors for his knockout wins over all-time greats Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway.

Islam Makhachev has established himself as perhaps the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and UFC CEO Dana White is teasing a blockbuster next fight

Makhachev, the current undisputed lightweight champion and pound-for-pound number one ranked fighter in the UFC, has been linked heavily in recent weeks with a super fight against unbeaten featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria — in a bid to defend his belt for another record-setting fifth time.