There’s no shortage of fighters that want a crack at Ilia Topuria following his title-winning performance at UFC 317. Already established as a major UFC star after he claimed the promotion’s featherweight belt from Alexander Volkanovski and defended it against Max Holloway,

Following his win, Topuria called out popular UFC lightweight contender and longtime rival Paddy Pimblett, who was sitting cageside. “Listen, I don’t think that he’s going to accept it — but if he thinks that he’s ready, come on you blonde b****," Topuria declared. "Bring that b**** here.”