Ilia Topuria has reacted to Paddy Pimblett’s performance at UFC 324 against Justin Gaethje. Earlier tonight, Pimblett and Gaethje geared up for the interim lightweight championship. The five-rounder headlined the first numbered event of the year, which also marked the UFC’s debut on Paramount+.
Despite being the underdog, the 37-year-old wasted no time in proving the oddsmakers wrong. For round 1, he landed the better shots, took numerous risks and began piecing together his British enemy with steady forward pressure.
‘The Baddy’ had very few answers to Gaethje’s elite attack.
While attempting leg kicks, Pimblett appeared to have compromised his own movement, which limited his offense quite a bit.
Slave bloodied Pimblett, and after five rounds of constant back-and-forth, ‘The Highlight’ cruised to a unanimous decision win to become a two-time interim UFC lightweight champion. He also handed the 31-year-old his first defeat in the UFC.
Justin Gaethje will face champion Ilia Topuria later this year to unify the titles. However, Topuria wanted to face Paddy Pimblett, as the two have shared bad blood since the start of their UFC careers, and they wanted to settle this within the confines of the UFC. octagon. However, ‘El Matador’ won’t be getting that grudge match anytime soon, as ‘The Highlight’ has caused a major stir and ruined not only ‘The Baddy’ and the UFC’s plan, but Topuria’s as well.
After losing to Pimblett at UFC 324, Topuria went to X and mocked the Brit:
“Little sausage, all you had to do was beat a 38 year old man. You just lost the biggest paycheck of your life. You would be rich if you won.”
He also had a message for his future opponent.
“Justin, all I can say is congratulations… and I would tell you to get ready, but either way you’re screwed.”
Arman Tsarukyan also mocked Paddy Pimblett after UFC 324 loss
Top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan wasted no time in firing a jab at Paddy Pimblett. He already thought Pimblett didn’t deserve a title shot, and after ‘The Baddy’ lost to Justin Gaethje tonight, ‘Ahalkalakets’ pointed that out again. He posted on X:
“That’s what happens when you get opportunities and artificially push the rankings up, a completely undeserved title shot for Paddy. Congratulations to Justin. He showed genuine courage, and unlike others he will take the fight to me and compete with me. Respect.”
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