Paddy Pimblett Proposes Reality TV Show and Quick Knockout of Ilia Topuria
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett wants to settle his feud with Ilia Topuria in a season of The Ultimate Fighter before defeating the Spanish-Georgian fighter as fast as McGregor to Aldo.
The verbal sparring intensified while Pimblett attended the Dana White’s Contender Series events at the Meta Apex facility in Las Vegas. Currently unbooked for a next fight heading toward 2027, Pimblett stated his desire to secure a lightweight title opportunity against current champion Justin Gaethje, but made it clear that a non-title grudge match against Topuria remains a personal priority.
Pimblett Proposes Filming The Ultimate Fighter with Topuria
Pimblett proposed that he and Topuria spend six weeks filming a season of The Ultimate Fighter, asserting that his personality would deliberately antagonize his rival. Ilia and I would make a brilliant TUF season because I would drive him nuts,
Pimblett said, according to the sourced reports. Me encantaría pelear con Ilia Topuria,
afirmó Pimblett. The British contender went further by disparaging Topuria’s previous run at featherweight, declaring that a bout between them would force the former champion back down to 145 pounds,
after he noted: Lo mando de vuelta al pluma,
señaló, en referencia una hipotética pelea contra él. One of the recent standout seasons featured Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, who were subsequently scheduled to face each other inside the Octagon, a plan that was ultimately thwarted by the Irishman’s injury.
The comparison to Conor McGregor’s historic 13-second knockout of José Aldo at UFC 194 in December 2015 anchors Pimblett’s prediction for how fast a fight would conclude. Both fighters currently campaign in different divisions, making any immediate matchup reliant on specific promotional and weight-class arrangements that have not been formally scheduled by the UFC.
Contender Rankings and Lightweight Title Picture
Beyond his animosity toward Topuria, Pimblett also took aim at fellow lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan during his interview with Kolos MMA. Pimblett questioned Tsarukyan’s path to a title shot, dismissing his recent victories over lower-ranked opponents and stating he has no personal respect for him, unlike Topuria, whom he acknowledged as a hardworking athlete despite their friction. Addressing Justin Gaethje’s recent fights, the 31-year-old British fighter, who holds a professional record of 24 wins and 4 losses, stated: Está diciendo tonterías, poniendo excusas. Perdió de forma clara y justa,
and added regarding past glove controversies: Pero jamás las usé y reconocí que ganó el mejor hombre ese día.
Pimblett’s own standing in the 155-pound division puts him in direct competition with top contenders eyeing the championship belt currently held by Gaethje. While Topuria has built his reputation across multiple weight classes, no official talks or bouts have been finalized between Pimblett and the UFC matchmakers regarding either Topuria or a title eliminator.
Questions Surrounding a Potential Matchup
Will Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria fight next in the UFC?
No fights are currently scheduled between them. Pimblett stated in his Kolos MMA interview that he has no bouts officially signed for his next appearance, and the two athletes compete in different primary weight divisions.
What did Paddy Pimblett propose regarding The Ultimate Fighter?
How did Pimblett compare his hypothetical fight to Conor McGregor?
Pimblett claimed he would defeat Topurra as quickly as Conor McGregor defeated José Aldo, referencing the 13-second featherweight championship knockout from 2015.
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