UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria will face British Paddy Pimblett, who is ranked sixth in the division, in his next fight.
According to Idman.Biz, journalist Alvaro Colmenero announced the fight on his social media page. According to him, the athletes will fight in January next year at UFC 324.
"UFC 324" is expected to be the promotion's first major event under its new partnership with "Paramount+". Pimblett is believed to have been chosen to attract more fans to the sporting event.
Topuria has 17 wins in 17 fights. Pimblett has 23 wins and three losses in 26 fights.