Paddy Pimblett questions Ilia Topuria's lightweight suitability
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:10 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Paddy Pimblett expressed concerns about Ilia Topuria's size for the lightweight division. Topuria recently defended his featherweight title before losing to Justin Gaethje in a lightweight match at UFC Freedom 250, which prompted Pimblett's comments. He believes Topuria is better suited for featherweight and would revert back if they fought. Pimblett is scheduled to face Benoit St. Denis at UFC 329 on July 11.
- •Pimblett believes Topuria is too small for lightweight.
- •Topuria lost to Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
- •Pimblett plans to fight Benoit St. Denis on July 11.
- •Pimblett suggests Topuria would move back to featherweight.
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Ilia Topuria’s lightweight future questioned by Paddy Pimblett
"Paddy Pimblett believes Ilia Topuria is just too small a lightweight.
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