“I’d Love To Smash”- Paddy Pimblett Open To Potentially Fighting Ilia Topuria
Paddy Pimblett is determined to return in December, believing victory could move him closer to a long-awaited lightweight title shot. The Scouser recently bounced back at UFC 329, defeating Benoit Saint Denis by technical submission after losing against Justin Gaethje.
Currently ranked fifth, Pimblett remains focused on climbing the division and welcomes opportunities to face contenders standing between him and gold. With names like Arman Tsarukyan and Justin Gaethje linked to his history, Pimblett appears eager to test himself against elite opposition.
During a recent interview, Pimblett discussed his December return plans before addressing an intriguing possibility involving former lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Pimblett shared his willingness to fight Topuria, adding another name to his list of potential opponents as his title ambitions intensified.
“I’d love to smash [Ilia’s] head in lad, but we need to wait and see. No one spoke to me about it. If I fight against this year it’ll be December,” Paddy Pimblett via Eze.
Pimblett and Topuria have maintained a heated rivalry for years, making their potential matchup especially intriguing for fans and UFC officials alike. For Topuria, facing Pimblett could provide the perfect opportunity to rebound, while their massive fan followings make this fight commercially appealing.
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Dana White talks about Paddy Pimblett vs. Ilia Topuria
UFC CEO Dana White has always been interested in big superstars who are big pay-per-view draws. White is highly impressed with Paddy Pimblett’s ability to sell tickets and is eager for his next outing.
“Topuria is ready to fight, we’re ready for him. Both [the Gaethje fight or Paddy fight] sound good to me. The rematch with Gaethje is incredible. A Paddy Pimblett fight is amazing,” said Dana White via UFC.
Justin Gaethje hasn’t talked about his comeback fight but is ready to fight whoever the promotion throws at him. It will be interesting to see whether the American champion can maintain his reign after his next fight.
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