Paddy Pimblett is accusing UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria of not wanting to fight Max Holloway . Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) is expected to make his first title defense against Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC), who recently put Justin Gaethje out cold to capture the BMF title at UFC 300 . Pimblett and Topuria were on a potential collision course over two years ago when they got into an altercation during the week of UFC Fight Night 204 , in which they both competed against respective opponents. Pimblett threw a hand sanitizer bottle at Topuria before the pair were separated. Pimblett (21-3 MMA, 5-0 UFC) took the opportunity to reignite the flame with Topuria when he was asked his thoughts on “El Matador’s” fight with Holloway. “I think I’ve got the same as everyone
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Paddy Pimblett: Ilia Topuria ‘scared to take the fight’ vs. Max Holloway – MMA Junkie