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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.

By · Published July 5, 2026  11:01 UTC · Updated July 6, 2026  14:01 UTC

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📍 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 115d ago, after coverage quieted.

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The story so far

⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 6 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 18.
  • Primary Driver: UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett rules out an immediate rematch with Ilia Topuria.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

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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