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Paddy Pimblett: Ilia Topuria is too small for lightweight division

4 июля 2026 г.Максим Левашов1 мин

Paddy Pimblett, the popular UFC lightweight, has expressed his opinion that Ilia Topuria, the current featherweight champion, is not physically suited for the lightweight division.

Pimblett stated that if a fight between himself and Topuria were to materialize, the Spanish fighter would likely be compelled to drop back down to the featherweight division due to the size difference.

The Liverpudlian contender believes he possesses a significant size advantage that would prove too much for Topuria to handle in a lightweight bout.

Paddy Pimblett: Ilia Topuria is too small for lightweight division

Paddy Pimblett, a prominent figure in the UFC's lightweight division, has voiced his belief that Ilia Topuria, the reigning featherweight champion, lacks the necessary physical attributes to compete effectively at lightweight.

According to Pimblett, a hypothetical fight against him would necessitate Topuria's return to the featherweight category, implying that the size disparity would be overwhelming.

The fighter from Liverpool is confident that his own physical stature would present a significant challenge for Topuria in any potential lightweight encounter.

Ilia Topuria is too small for lightweight division, claims Paddy Pimblett: “If he fights me, he will move back down”

Paddy Pimblett, a well-known UFC lightweight contender, has asserted that Ilia Topuria, the current champion of the featherweight division, is not large enough for the lightweight category.

Pimblett confidently suggested that should a bout between them occur, Topuria would be forced to return to the featherweight division.

The fighter from Liverpool emphasized his perceived size advantage, indicating it would be insurmountable for Topuria at lightweight.