Dana White argues that claims should not have occurred in the fight against Ilia Toprett with Paddy Pinblet after UFC 317

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UFC CEO Dana White admits he is unsure concerning the title battle of the brand new light-weight Kingpin, Iliatopria and Paddy Pinblett, an ideal candidate for promotion, from the again of the previous’s epic title battle at UFC 317.

As soon as an indeniable featherweight kingpin, Topuria made historical past tonight on the principal occasion of UFC 317, touchdown the light-weight crown.

After which grew to become the primary fighter in promotional historical past to land two championships as undefeated fighters, with Topria doing a lightweight job with former title holder Charles Oliveira.

Early within the opening spherical, he dropped the previous gold holder and stopped, and Topria defeated the star of Sao Paulo with a easy hook mixture earlier than following up on loads of floor strikes for a dominant victory.

And proper after his victory, Topuria referred to as out one thing like Arman Tsarukyan and Pimblett, who joined him in Octagon following the tip of the primary occasion.

Attacked in a disagreement in the course of the change within the cage, Topria pushes Pinblet into her chest in the course of the showdown, and the guard separates the duo.

Dana White Non-Committal of Ilia Topuria, Paddy Pimblett Battle

And criticising the choice to get Pinblet to enter the Octagon, White admitted that he wasn’t certain the following massive hit of the light-weight title between the duo could be on the playing cards.

“I do not know who he (Paddy Pinblett) is there (Octagon).

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