Paddy Pimblett Eyes Potential Showdown with Ilia Topuria

Paddy Pimblett is positioning himself for a major challenge following his 52-second submission win over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329. During a recent interview, Pimblett stated he would love to fight Ilia Topuria, suggesting the two could headline a season of The Ultimate Fighter to build anticipation for the bout.

Pimblett asserted that he could finish Topuria as quickly as Conor McGregor did against Jose Aldo. While Pimblett noted that his primary goal is to fight current lightweight champion Justin Gaethje for the title, he remains very interested in a grudge match with Topuria, whom he has frequently targeted for a potential high-profile clash.