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UFC boss Dana White has claimed that Ilia Topuria is ready to fight, just months on from his devastating loss at UFC Freedom 250.

Earlier this summer, Ilia Topuria suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Justin Gaethje. He lost the UFC lightweight championship, he lost his undefeated record in mixed martial arts, and many believe he lost a lot of his aura.

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Now, though, Ilia Topuria could be shaping up for an immediate rematch against the champion, and even if that doesn’t happen, there are a few other interesting ideas out there – including a grudge match against Paddy Pimblett.

In a recent interview, Dana White had the following to say about Ilia Topuria’s future.

White’s big claim about Ilia Topuria

“Topuria’s ready to fight,” White said Wednesday on The Jim Rome Show. “We’re ready for him.”

“Both sound good to me (Gaethje rematch or Pimblett),” White said. “They’re both great. We don’t lose with either one of those fights. They’re both great fights. I don’t know. Listen, anything I say on this show, there’s going to be 100 of these goofy Instagram guys like, ‘Dana White just announced Paddy Pimblett.’ They’re both great. We don’t have anything set. … I don’t really have the answer to that question (of who Topuria is fighting). Obviously the rematch with Gaethje is incredible. And a Paddy Pimblett fight is amazing. As bad as those two hate each other.”

Quotes via MMA Junkie

Regardless of which fight comes to fruition, there’s no denying that things are really starting to heat up at the top of the lightweight division – and Topuria is a huge part of the conversation.

Which fight would you rather see out of the two presented? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, BJPENN Nation!

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