Paddy Pimblett explains why he doesn’t expect to fight Ilia Topuria next after UFC 329
UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett rules out an immediate rematch with Ilia Topuria.
📍 How it ended
Paddy Pimblett explained why he does not expect to fight Ilia Topuria next after UFC 329. Pimblett stated he would send Topuria back to featherweight and claimed he would laugh at the punches Topuria would throw.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 22d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (6)
- Merab Dvalishvili Discusses Topuria's June 14 Injury MMA Sucka · 25d ago
- Paddy Pimblett calls out one UFC star and says he would 'laugh in his face' over punches he would throw Bloody Elbow · 25d ago
- Ilia Topuria’s first post-UFC loss photo surfaces weeks after White House title heartbreak The Times of India · 25d ago
- UFC 329's Paddy Pimblett: I'd send Ilia Topuria back to featherweight MMA Junkie · 25d ago
- Pic: Sunglass-wearing Ilia Topuria shows face for first time since UFC Freedom 250 beatdown Yahoo Sports · 25d ago
- Paddy Pimblett explains why he doesn’t expect to fight Ilia Topuria next after UFC 329 MMA Fighting · 25d ago
The story so far
Paddy Pimblett has stated that he does not expect to fight Ilia Topuria next, following their bout at UFC 329. Pimblett suggested that Topuria should return to the featherweight division. Coverage from MMA Fighting and MMA Junkie emphasizes Pimblett's comments about Topuria's future in the sport.
Other outlets, including Yahoo Sports and The Times of India, focus on Topuria's public appearances and recovery since his loss. The coverage does not yet specify Pimblett's next potential opponent or Topuria's response to Pimblett's comments. Watch for any official statements from the UFC regarding Pimblett's and Topuria's next fights.
Coverage of Topuria's recovery and public appearances may continue.
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The obvious questions
Who is Paddy Pimblett?
Paddy Pimblett is a UFC fighter who recently competed at UFC 329.
What did Paddy Pimblett say about Ilia Topuria?
Pimblett stated that he does not expect to fight Topuria next and suggested that Topuria should return to the featherweight division.
What is the current status of Ilia Topuria?
Topuria has been seen in public since his loss at UFC 329. Coverage does not yet specify his next steps or official statements from the UFC.
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