Overview

• Dana White has dismissed the idea that Pimblett will get the next shot at Ilia Topuria despite their high-profile cage faceoff.
• Pimblett has publicly derided Arman Tsarukyan as a “spoiled rich baby” after accusing him of trying to bribe his way into a title fight.
• The Liverpool standout acknowledges his ninth-place ranking but argues his personal rivalry with Topuria makes their bout the most compelling matchup.
• UFC negotiations are reported to be advancing toward a December title defense for Topuria against Arman Tsarukyan, the leading merit-based contender.
• Topuria’s June knockout of Charles Oliveira reshaped the lightweight hierarchy, creating a crowded field of rivals including Islam Makhachev, Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway.