Holloway is two fights removed from a failed featherweight title bid against Topuria, the only person to knockout Holloway in ...

Gaethje acknowledges that Holloway, who just beat Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 this past Saturday, and Arman Tsarukyan should also be in the running. However, he thinks he should be the selection.

Some, like Paddy Pimblett, back Holloway, citing the pressure on Poirier fighting at home. Others, including Makhachev, believe Poirier’s power and experience could tip the scales.

Kamaru Usman recently blasted the rumors linking Paddy Pimblett to a UFC lightweight title shot. Usman believes that would disrespect the current rankings and the fighters who earned their spots.

Paddy Pimblett did not miss an opportunity to get more shots off at one prominent figure in Khamzat Chimaev’s corner. Chimaev emerged victorious from this past Saturday’s UFC 319 pay-per-view ...