Paddy Pimblett claims credit for Ilia Topuria's title contention rise

Paddy Pimblett recently expressed his belief that he played a role in Ilia Topuria's rise within the UFC rankings. Pimblett reflected on a past incident where he threw a hand sanitizer bottle at Topuria, indicating that this event added to the rivalry and sparked interest in Topuria's ascent. As discussions continue about upcoming fights, Topuria may soon be in contention for a UFC title, a significant development in the division. Meanwhile, other fighters are also making headlines, including Joselyne Edwards, who is reportedly on track to fight for a title, underscoring the competitive of women’s MMA.

• 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Paddy Pimblett takes credit for Ilia Topuria’s UFC title push