"I'll become undisputed champion" - Paddy Pimblett believes Ilia Topuria might have to vacate his belt

Ilia Topuria explains UFC absence with stunning statement - The Mirror

The two-division UFC champion has explained his absence from the promotion after he revealed he would not be defending his lightweight title in the first quarter of 2026

"I'll become undisputed champion" - Paddy Pimblett believes Ilia Topuria might have to vacate his belt

Paddy Pimblett believes he could become the undisputed lightweight champion next year, given Ilia Topuria's personal troubles, which are set to sideline him at least until the second quarter of 2026.

‘We all learn from our mistakes’: Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett signal end to long-running rivalry

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett have moved to ease tensions in their long-running feud, with both offering conciliatory remarks about one another amid uncertainty surrounding Topuria’s immediate future in the division. The rivalry between Topuria and Pimblett has simmered for several years, fuelled by public exchanges and controversy, but recent comments from both fighters suggest a shift in tone as each looks ahead to p…

Paddy Pimblett warns Ilia Topuria could vacate his UFC lightweight title

Paddy Pimblett warns Ilia Topuria could vacate his UFC lightweight title. Why Gaethje got the interim shot over Arman Tsarukyan & the matchmaking controversy, explained. The post Paddy Pimblett warns Ilia Topuria could vacate his UFC lightweight title first appeared on MMA UK.

Paddy Pimblett thinks he may not even have to beat Ilia Topuria to become undisputed UFC champion

Paddy Pimblett Warns Ilia Topuria’s Layoff Could End With Him Vacating The Belt

Paddy Pimblett has never followed a predictable route in the UFC, and now he believes the final chapter of his title run may unfold in an equally unexpected way. As he prepares for his interim lightweight championship fight, Pimblett is openly acknowledging that circumstances beyond competition could decide who holds the division’s top prize. Pimblett’s ...