Ilia Topuria goes in on Paddy Pimblett, open to coaching against him on The Ultimate Fighter
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett have a long-standing rivalry that has yet to be resolved in the UFC cage, with both fighters expressing interest in finally facing each other.
- Topuria recently lost a title unification bout to Justin Gaethje, clearing the path for a potential fight with Pimblett, who also lost an interim lightweight title fight to Gaethje earlier this year.
- There are rumors that Topuria and Pimblett could coach opposite each other on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter, though no official confirmation has been made by the UFC.
- Both fighters have publicly criticized each other's skills, with Topuria claiming superiority in grappling and overall ability, while Pimblett believes he would come out on top in both a fight and the show.
- If Topuria defeats Pimblett impressively, he believes it could revive his chances for a welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev, emphasizing the importance of a strong performance in his next fight.
