Paddy Pimblett Believes He’d Finish Justin Gaethje, but Ilia Topuria Winning Title Would Be ‘Far Better for My Career’

Ilia Topuria was 'hand-fed' opponents Michael Chandler would have also beaten, says bitter rival

Paddy Pimblett wasn't impressed by the level of opposition Ilia Topuria was tasked with beating in order to secure a UFC title shot.

Paddy Pimblett Says Beating Justin Gaethje Would Make Him ‘Next in Line,’ But Hopes ‘Ilia Wins’ So He’ll Get Called Out for Title Shot

Paddy Pimblett, a rising UFC lightweight contender, has bold plans following his third-round TKO over Michael Chandler at UFC 314. In a TNT Sports interview, he targeted a fight with Justin Gaethje in October 2025 or a title shot against Ilia Topuria if Topuria wins the vacant lightweight belt. The Liverpool native, now ranked No. ...

Paddy Pimblett believes he’d finish Justin Gaethje, but Ilia Topuria winning title would be ‘far better for my career’

Paddy Pimblett talks a possible matchup with Justin Gaethje, and his awareness that Ilia Topuria becoming lightweight champ could get him a UFC title fight in his next bout.

Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett. Photo via Instagram Paddy Pimblett is ready to return to the UFC cage in October. Now the MMA star reveals that he has two opponents on his radar. – It's probably better for me if Ilia Topuria wins the belt, says Pimblett. Undefeated MMA star Paddy Pimblett's journey to the top is going exactly according to plan. After defeating top fighter Michael Chandler a month ago, he is possibly one fight away from getting …

Paddy Pimblett Hunts Huge Justin Gaethje Clash In Abu Dhabi Return: 'That's The Fight I Want'

Surging lightweight contender, Paddy Pimblett has sights fixed on an end-of-year return following his recent big win over Michael Chandler, suggesting he and former interim champion, Justin Gaethje meet in the Middle East by October. Pimblett, who currently finds himself ranked at number eight in the official lightweight pile, turned in an Octagon-best win earlier this year at UFC 314 — submitting former title challenger, Chandler with a third r…

Paddy Wants ‘Highlight’ In Abu Dhabi

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Paddy Pimblett is looking for his next big fight and is hoping it happens against former UFC lightweight title challenger Justin Gaethje this October in Abu Dhabu. In case you didn’t know, Pimblett is one of the hottest fighters in the sport right now after handily knocking off fan favorite Michael Chandler with a bloody TKO at UFC 314 this past April. “Baddy” pushed his undefeated UFC record to 7-0 in the proc…