Paddy Pimblett will be next for Ilia Topuria if he beats Charles Oliveira at UFC 317

If Ilia Topuria manages to defeat Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 and snag the lightweight title, the UFC has a big decision to make about his next opponent. While hardcore fans might push for higher-ranked fighters like Arman Tsarukyan or Justin Gaethje, the matchup that would really set the MMA world on fire—and the one Topuria wants—is a showdown with Paddy Pimblett. Their rivalry adds extra heat, making it a potential blockbuster.