Lightweight Dark Horse Sets Sights on Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria After UFC Vegas 107
A significant upset is brewing in the lightweight division, as Ludovit Klein is set to challenge Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 107. The Slovakian fighter has his sights set on two of the division’s biggest stars: Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria.
According to Bloody Elbow, Klein is confident that a win over Gamrot will propel him into the top 15 and set him up for a potential showdown with either Pimblett or Topuria. "Finally, with this kind of fight I can show everybody what I’m capable of," Klein said. "I’m excited to show all the world that I deserve to be in the top 15, top 10."
Klein’s aspirations are not without merit, as he boasts an impressive seven-fight unbeaten run. A victory over Gamrot, who is currently ranked inside the top 10, would undoubtedly make him a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division. The Slovakian fighter has made it clear that he has his eyes on Topuria, stating, "There are a lot of good names for me. … When I beat Mateusz Gamrot, I think I will be one or two fights away from going for the belt. I want to fight with Paddy Pimblett; I’ve wanted that for a long time…but the name I’m looking for is Ilia Topuria."
Topuria, meanwhile, is set to face Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 317. Should he emerge victorious, it is likely that the division’s attention will be firmly on him. As Bloody Elbow reports, Topuria is the favourite to win the title, and a victory would make him a formidable opponent for anyone in the division.
Klein’s comments suggest that he will not be alone in targeting Topuria should he emerge victorious. Pimblett, who has been involved in a long-standing feud with Topuria, is also likely to be gunning for the Spaniard. The lightweight division is heating up, and it seems that Klein is positioning himself for a potential showdown with either Pimblett or Topuria in the near future.
The upcoming UFC Vegas 107 event provides Klein with a prime opportunity to make a statement and prove himself as a legitimate contender in the lightweight division. As Bloody Elbow notes, Klein’s matchup with Gamrot is a surprise bout, given the Polish fighter’s current ranking. Nevertheless, Klein remains focused on his goal of breaking into the top 15 and setting himself up for a potential title shot.
In conclusion, Ludovit Klein’s sights are firmly set on Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria, and a win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 107 could propel him into the conversation as a legitimate contender in the lightweight division. As reported by Bloody Elbow, Klein’s aspirations are clear, and it will be interesting to see how he performs against Gamrot and whether he can make good on his claims of becoming a top contender.
Original quotes from this article were obtained from Bloody Elbow, The news provider has been credited throughout.
