UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria has spoken publicly about his defeat to Justin Gaethje and is now calling for a matchup against Paddy Pimblett in April. The Georgian-Spanish fighter addressed the loss during a recent media appearance, signaling his intention to return to the octagon against the popular British lightweight.
Topuria's callout comes as he looks to rebound from the setback against Gaethje. A fight with Pimblett would represent a high-profile clash between two of the promotion's rising stars, though weight class considerations would need to be addressed given Topuria competes at featherweight while Pimblett fights at lightweight.
