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Dana White unsure on Ilia Topuria fight with Paddy Pimblett after UFC 317, claims face off should not have happened

UFC CEO, Dana White has admitted he’s unsure on a title fight between new lightweight kingpin, Ilia Topuria, and the promotional-perfect contender, Paddy Pimblett off the back of the former’s spectacular title fight win at UFC 317.

Topuria, a former undisputed featherweight kingpin, made history tonight in the main event of UFC 317, landing the lightweight crown.

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And becoming the first fighter in promotional history to land two championships as an unbeaten fighter, Topuria made light work of former titleholder, Charles Oliveira.