Paddy Pimblett's octagon face-off with Ilia Topuria at UFC 317, following Topuria's win over Charles Oliveira, sparked controversy as Demetrious Johnson criticized the move for bypassing No. 1 contender Arman Tsarukyan, emphasizing meritocracy over potential sales.
Paddy Pimblett stepped into the octagon at UFC 317, squaring off with the newly-crowned lightweight champ, Ilia Topuria. This happened right after Topuria's...