The pair traded phrases earlier than Topuria shoved Pimblett, constructing hypothesis a few potential title bout between the pair.
They’ve been rivals for over three years after Pimblett threw a bottle of hand sanitiser at Topuria throughout a confrontation at a London resort.
Each Topuria and Pimblett have stated they need the combat, however second-ranked Armenian Arman Tsarukyan and fourth-ranked American Justin Gaethje are additionally contenders.
Britain’s Tom Aspinall, who was upgraded to undisputed heavyweight champion after Jon Jones retired final week, is ninth within the pound-for-pound rankings.
Brazil’s Alexandre Pantoja, who beat New Zealand’s Kai Kara-France on Saturday to make the fourth defence of his flyweight belt, has moved as much as fifth.
