El Matador: “The Baddy” was welcomed into the cage following Topuria’s lightweight title win. A potential fight has been set up. However, while the new champ wants it, it doesn’t seem like UFC boss Dana White is too hot on the idea.

Pimblett, who is coming off third-round TKO win over Michael Chandler in April, is ranked No. 10 in the official UFC lightweight rankings after Topuria's entrance following UFC 317. Gaethje, who is 2-2 in his past four fights, is No. 4.

Paddy Pimblett has responded to a rumor that he's set to return to the Octagon for a UFC fight against Justin Gaethje in the UFC 319 co-main event scheduled to take place on Saturday, the 16th of August at United Center in Chicago, Illinois.