Overview
- Lightweight contender Renato Moicano said he is hearing whispers that Ilia Topuria could defend his title against Justin Gaethje at UFC 322 on November 15 in New York.
- Moicano also claimed the promotion is looking at Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van as the flyweight co-main event for the same card.
- Joshua Van posted that he has signed a contract for his next fight shortly after Moicano’s comments, without specifying the matchup or event.
- UFC 322 is reported to be planned for Madison Square Garden on November 15, but the organization has not officially announced the card.
- Topuria captured the UFC lightweight belt at UFC 317 with a first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira, heightening interest in his first title defense.