Paddy Pimblett has been handed a shock new UFC ranking after facing off against Ilia Topuria at UFC 317. Topuria delivered a stunning performance as he knocked out Charles Oliveira to win the vacant UFC lightweight title in Las Vegas, Nevada, last weekend.

After seeing Paddy Pimblett face off with Ilia Topuria, Demetrious Johnson questions the meritocracy system in the UFC.

B ack in April at UFC 314, Paddy Pimblett established himself as a legitimate top contender in the UFC's lightweight division, however, prior to his victory over Michael Chandler, 'The Baddy' was viewed by many as a product of hype. After his dominant win over the American, the perception of Pimblett changed forever.