Ilia Topuria in face with Paddy Pimblett No. UFC 317. Photo: Reproduction/UFC
Paddy Pimblett believes he is at a much higher physical level than Ilia TopuriaAbout to fight for the interim lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against Justin gaethje na main fight do UFC 324With the race scheduled for January 24th, the Briton believes that, should he win, a potential title fight against the Spanish champion would be a mere formality, mainly due to the size difference between the two.
In an interview with 'UFC on TNT', Paddy Pimblett He pointed out that Topuria would be too small to compete in the lightweight division, stressing that weight classes exist precisely to avoid significant physical disadvantages. In the Briton's view, a duel against the Spaniard could result in harsh consequences inside the octagon.
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“Ilia is very small compared to me. He’s not that wide… Weight categories exist for a reason. If he wants to fight me in the 70 kg category, he’s going to get seriously hurt,” he said. Paddy Pimblett.
Ilia Topuria gives tips for Pimblett to win a duel at UFC 324
Ilia Topuria want Paddy Pimblett win your duel in UFC 324Recently, the Ultimate surprised fans by announcing a fight between the British fighter 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," 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
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