Paddy Pimblett shoots down potential fight with Justin Gaethje on the UFC 319 card in August, despite Dricus Du Plessis' claims.

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is not interested in fighting Justin Gaethje next.

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is not interested in fighting Justin Gaethje next.

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is not interested in fighting Justin Gaethje next. Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) is on an incredible run having knocked out Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway ...

However, Gaethje has another solution. Gaethje is willing to take a risky fight for a massive payday that will guarantee a title shot if he wins or at least set him up financially if he loses.

Justin Gaethje does not appreciate the UFC leaving him out of the lightweight title picture.