Paddy Pimblett questions Ilia Topuria’s future after Gaethje loss
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 5:10 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Paddy Pimblett expressed doubts about Ilia Topuria's ability to bounce back after his recent defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. Topuria lost the lightweight championship when his corner stopped the bout after four rounds. Pimblett, who views Topuria as a rival, believes the loss will have lasting effects on Topuria’s mentality as a fighter. He reflected on his own experiences with loss and indicated that Topuria may not return to his prior form following this setback. Pimblett made it clear he believes he would defeat Topuria if they were to fight.
- •Ilia Topuria lost to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
- •Paddy Pimblett believes Topuria is mentally impacted by the loss.
- •Pimblett reflects on his own experiences with defeat.
- •He asserts he would beat Topuria in a future fight.
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — “I Didn’t Even Cry” – Paddy Pimblett Reveals How His UFC 324 Loss to Justin Gaethje Was Different
- 5:08 AMSherdog — Paddy Pimblett calls Ilia Topuria 'damaged goods' after Justin Gaethje loss
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Paddy Pimblett calls Ilia Topuria 'damaged goods' after Justin Gaethje loss
"Ever since Ilia Topuria lost to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, retiring on his stool at the end of the fourth round, fans have started looking at Paddy Pimblett’s own setback against the American in a different light. For those unaware, Pimblett suffered his first UFC loss against Gaethje at UFC 324 in January …
"Paddy Pimblett believes Ilia Topuria’s defeat to Justin Gaethje left an everlasting impact on the former Ultimate Fighting Championship two-division titleholder.
"Paddy Pimblett believes Ilia Topuria’s defeat to Justin Gaethje left an everlasting impact on the former Ultimate Fighting Championship two-division titleholder.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 5:10 AM“I Didn’t Even Cry” – Paddy Pimblett Reveals How His UFC 324 Loss to Justin Gaethje Was Different
Ever since Ilia Topuria lost to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, retiring on his stool at the end of the fourth round, fans have started looking at Paddy Pimblett’s own setback against the American in a different light. For those unaware, Pimblett suffered his first UFC loss against Gaethje at UFC 324 in January …
- SherdogOct 15, 2026, 5:08 AMPaddy Pimblett calls Ilia Topuria 'damaged goods' after Justin Gaethje loss
Paddy Pimblett believes Ilia Topuria’s defeat to Justin Gaethje left an everlasting impact on the former Ultimate Fighting Championship two-division titleholder.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 5:08 AMPaddy Pimblett calls Ilia Topuria 'damaged goods' after Justin Gaethje loss
Paddy Pimblett believes Ilia Topuria’s defeat to Justin Gaethje left an everlasting impact on the former Ultimate Fighting Championship two-division titleholder.
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