Paddy Pimblett explains why he doesn’t expect to fight Ilia Topuria next after UFC 329
Paddy Pimblett dismisses a potential matchup with Ilia Topuria following the events of UFC 329.
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Paddy Pimblett has addressed why he does not expect a fight with Ilia Topuria to occur next. Following UFC 329, Pimblett expressed that he would send Topuria back to the featherweight division and claimed he would 'laugh in his face' regarding the punches Topuria would throw.
Coverage from MMA Fighting, MMA Junkie, and Bloody Elbow emphasizes Pimblett's lack of expectation for the bout and his critical view of Topuria's striking. Meanwhile, Yahoo Sports and The Times of India report on the first photos of Topuria since his loss at UFC Freedom 250, which was described as a 'beatdown' and 'heartbreak'.
Future developments may involve Topuria's recovery from a June 14 injury, which was discussed by Merab Dvalishvili according to MMA Sucka.
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Quick answers
What is Paddy Pimblett's stance on fighting Ilia Topuria?
Pimblett does not expect to fight Topuria next and stated he would send Topuria back to featherweight.
What has been reported regarding Ilia Topuria's recent form?
Coverage mentions Topuria's loss at UFC Freedom 250 and a June 14 injury.
How did Pimblett describe Topuria's striking?
Pimblett said he would 'laugh in his face' over the punches Topuria would throw.
Coverage (6)
- Merab Dvalishvili Discusses Topuria's June 14 Injury MMA Sucka · 1d ago
- Paddy Pimblett calls out one UFC star and says he would 'laugh in his face' over punches he would throw Bloody Elbow · 1d ago
- Ilia Topuria’s first post-UFC loss photo surfaces weeks after White House title heartbreak The Times of India · 1d ago
- UFC 329's Paddy Pimblett: I'd send Ilia Topuria back to featherweight MMA Junkie · 1d ago
- Pic: Sunglass-wearing Ilia Topuria shows face for first time since UFC Freedom 250 beatdown Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Paddy Pimblett explains why he doesn’t expect to fight Ilia Topuria next after UFC 329 MMA Fighting · 1d ago
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