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Ilia Topuria Says UFC Had Islam Makhachev Plan Tied to Justin Gaethje

Topuria said UFC’s original plan depended on Gaethje beating Pimblett, which would have cleared his path to Makhachev. “If Justin won, I was supposed to fight Islam,” Topuria said, claiming UFC told him he could move up to welterweight for a title shot. If Pimblett won, Topuria said the plan was to face Paddy next.