Ilia Topuria He is the UFC lightweight champion. Photo: Instagram / UFC
Ilia Topuria want Paddy Pimblett win your duel in UFC 324Recently, the Ultimate surprised the fans when announcing the match between the Briton and Justin gaethjeThe fight is for the lightweight title (up to 70,3kg), where the winner will face the Spanish champion for the title. And it seems that El Matador has already chosen his favorite.
Published on 'X', Ilia Topuria gave instructions so that Paddy Pimblett triumph over Justin gaethje and even took the opportunity to throw a provocation at Arman Tsarukyan, who was left out of the fight for the belt.
“Paddy, win your next fight. Hands up, chin down… and Arman, this dance is for you,” he wrote. Ilia Topuria.
Paddy Win your next fight. Hands up, chin down… and Arman Petuh, this dance is for you pic.twitter.com/fk9qiyQu5n
— Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) November 30, 2025
How did Paddy Pimblett get the chance to fight for the belt?
P. Pimblett (photo) in UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @UFCEurope
Despite currently holding fifth position in the lightweight rankings, the choice of Paddy Pimblett His candidacy for the title was widely criticized by fans and experts. However, the Briton remains undefeated in the UFC, accumulating seven wins, five of them by stoppage, a factor that strengthens his argument in the title race.
Another point in Pimblett's favor is his declared rivalry with Ilia TopuriaThe two even faced off in the octagon. UFC 317, after the Spaniard knocked out Charles of the Bronx, which increased public interest in a possible confrontation.
Arman Tsarukyan forgotten by UFC
After injuring his back on the eve of UFC 311 and lose your chance to face Islam makhachev Based on the title, Arman Tsarukyan He saw the opportunity to fight for the belt pass before his eyes. The Armenian gave up the chance to Renato Moicano, which was eventually finished by the Russian, and then he saw Ilia Topuria to fight for the vacant belt against Charles of the Bronx.
Now, after winning Dan Hooker, to remain active in the division and maintain first place in the category ranking, Arman Tsarukyan He was taken advantage of again when he saw that Paddy Pimblett deal Justin gaethje for the division's interim belt.
Ilia Topuria removed from UFC
Ilia Topuria is undefeated in MMA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @iliatopuria
The adoption of an interim belt in the lightweight division is explained by the temporary pause of Ilia TopuriaThe champion stated he was going through personal issues and preferred not to compete until he resolved them. At the same time, he emphasized that he does not wish to hinder the division, paving the way for the UFC to proceed with its plans.
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