Demetrious Johnson: Arman Tsarukyan ‘rightful person’ to challenge Ilia Topuria next
Arman Tsarukyan made weight as the backup fighter for Topuria vs. Oliveira at UFC 317 | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Paddy Pimblett entered the octagon at UFC 317 to face off with newly-crowned lightweight champion Ilia Topuria moments after the Spanish star demolished Charles Oliveira in Las Vegas, and MMA legend Demetrious Johnson is not a fan of that match-up.
Even though UFC CEO Dana White said that face-off “shouldn’t have happened”, not confirming that Pimblett is receiving the next shot at the belt...