UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has dismissed lightweight contender Justin Gaethje as a "nobody" and suggested he risks demotion in the rankings ahead of his planned comeback fight against Paddy Pimblett.
Topuria, known as "El Matador," made the comments in a recent interview, questioning Gaethje's current standing and implying that a loss to Pimblett could further diminish his status.
The remarks add tension to the lightweight division as Gaethje prepares for his return to the octagon.
