Paddy Pimblett, right, he’s that guy who always seems to have a lot to say, and this time, he’s all in for Ilia Topuria snagging the lightweight champ belt. It’s happening soon — some big fight, June 28 in Vegas. Topuria’s hitting the cage with Charles Oliveira at UFC 317. Yeah, that Oliveira dude used to be a champ. Anyway, Paddy smashed it last time against Michael Chandler, and he’s got this wild idea that Topuria, if he wins, might wanna throw down with “The Baddy” next, ’cause, well, it’s all about business, right?
Pimblett was chatting with Tom Aspinall, another UFC big shot, and he’s like, “Hey, if Ilia scores the belt and calls me out, the UFC will totally book it. They know it’ll make bank.” He’s dreaming of this epic world press tour — kinda what McGregor and Aldo did back in the day. Paddy’s confidence, man, it’s something else. He says he’d definitely take Topuria down. Funny, he gets mocked for saying that, but he’s dug deep into game plans, swears he’s got the blueprint.
Paddy and Topuria? Oh, their history’s like a reality show. Hotel clashes, heated presser moments — they’re in the same weight class now, so there’s buzz brewing like foam on a hot espresso. For Paddy, it’s not just about cashing in or seeing his mug plastered on a poster. Nope, he seriously thinks he could mop the floor with Topuria. Not just win, like really win, if you catch my drift.
And he’s noticed a thing or two. “Folks don’t attack his weak spots; they just wanna box him,” Paddy says. But heed his words — he’s not playing by their rules. He’s got a whole mixed martial arts arsenal ready, not just some fists-flailing boxing showdown. He’s got this vibe, this feeling like he’d properly mess Topuria up, silence those laughing at him. And that’s Paddy for you — he loves proving people wrong.
