Dana White goes off on Ilia Topuria's UFC 317 face-off with Paddy Pimblett: "Who the hell let him in there"

UFC head honcho Dana White was unhappy with Paddy Pimblett entering the octagon after the UFC 317 main event to face off against Ilia Topuria.

Topuria has been crowned the new lightweight champion after his round-one knockout victory against Charles Oliveira moments ago. He has now fulfilled his ambition of becoming a two-weight world champion and aims to defend his 155-pound strap against Pimblett in his next bout.

In a brief span in the UFC, Topuria has already built a solid résumé, earning wins over former champions Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and now 'Do Brox.' His undefeated streak, explosive striking, and well-rounded skill set have quickly positioned him as one of the most feared fighters on the roster.

'El Matador' was interviewed by Joe Rogan in the immediate aftermath of his bout. Topuria called out Pimblett on the microphone, after which the Englishman stepped inside the octagon and faced off against the new lightweight kingpin. The two engaged in a light-hearted trash talk during the face-off, before the 28-year-old shoved Pimblett.

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During the post-fight press conference, Dana White expressed his discontent with the situation, stating that he did not approve of the face-off and questioned who allowed Pimblett into the cage. He explained that the face-off should not have happened, especially with Topuria’s wife and child present inside the octagon.

"I don't know who the hell let him in there. That should have never happened. Let's start there. I was already back in my room, or that would have never happened, but I don't know. I don't really think about that stuff tonight."

White added:

"[Topuria's] wife and kid are in the octagon. It shouldn't happen."

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Edited by Shehryar Edibam