Ilia Topuria reacts to Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett and sends a message: 'You're screwed'

Topuria promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/iliatopuria

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Ilia Topuria had his eye on the fight that would determine his next opponent. With Justin Gaethje 's victory over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, an event that took place last Saturday (24) in Las Vegas (USA), the current undisputed lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) is expected to face the American in the coming months, however, before the fight was scheduled, the Georgian-Spanish fighter did not miss the opportunity to provoke both athletes.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Topuria called Pimblett a "Little Sausage," and also taunted the Englishman, saying that with the defeat, the fighter lost a significant financial opportunity for his career. The Georgian-Spanish fighter also provoked Gaethje, saying that he is "screwed" for the title unification fight.

“Little sausage, all you had to do was beat a 38-year-old guy. You just lost the biggest payday of your life. You would have been rich if you had won. Justin, all I can say is congratulations… and I’d like to tell you to get ready, but you’re screwed either way,” Topuria said on his X account, formerly Twitter.

Little sausage, the only thing you had to do was beat a 38 year old guy. You just lost the biggest paycheck of your life. You were going to get rich if you won. Justin, all I can say is congratulations… and I'd like to tell you to get ready, but you're screwed no matter what.

— Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) January 25, 2026

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Main Card

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) – fight for the interim title.

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley defeated Song Yadong by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes Acosta defeated Derrick Lewis by technical knockout (punches) at 3:15 of round 2.

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Natália Silva defeated Rose Namajunas by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jean Silva defeated Arnold Allen by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Preliminary Card

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier defeated Andrey Pulyaev by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Nikita Krylov defeated Modestas Bukauskas by knockout (punches) at 4:57 of round 3.

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alex Perez defeated Charles Johnson by knockout (punch) at 3:16 of round 1.

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez – fight cancelled.

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit defeated Denzel Freeman by technical knockout (punches and knees) at 4:59 of round 1.

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Ricky Turcios x Cameron Smotherman – fight canceled

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Ty Miller defeated Adam Fugitt by technical knockout (punches) at 4:59 of round 1.

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