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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Pattle

Paddy Pimblett delivers scathing Ilia Topuria rant ahead of rumoured UFC title clash

Paddy Pimblett has delivered a scathing rant at Ilia Topuria amid rumours that the pair could clash over the UFC lightweight title, making fresh comments about the champion’s heritage.

Pimblett and Topuria’s feud began in 2022, when the latter took issue with tweets that “Paddy The Baddy” had posted about the nation of Georgia. Topuria, 28, was born in Germany to Georgian parents, and he has resided in Spain since he was 15.

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