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Paddy Pimblett, Ilia Topuria Could Revive The Ultimate Fighter | Deadspin.com Paddy Pimblett wants to coach The Ultimate Fighter opposite Ilia Topuria. Here's why the idea could give the UFC reality show new life.
"He knows that size matters" - UFC veteran weighs in on Justin Gaethje's idea that Ilia Topuria is too small for lightweight A UFC veteran has pushed back on the idea that Ilia Topuria will simply return to featherweight because lightweight is too big for him.
SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"His body was too compromised" - Justin Gaethje pushes back on narratives that Ilia Topuria quit at UFC Freedom 250 Justin Gaethje does not believe Ilia Topuria quit during their UFC Freedom 250 lightweight title fight, even though he earned a TKO victory...
SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"I don't think he'll ever be champion" - Justin Gaethje says Ilia Topuria is undersized for lightweight Justin Gaethje does not doubt that Ilia Topuria is as skilled as they come. However, he believes 'El Matador' is undersized for lightweight...
SEPTEMBER 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"Paddy is a conundrum" - Justin Gaethje reveals why Paddy Pimblett could cause problems for Ilia Topuria in potential clash Justin Gaethje sees plenty of intrigue in a potential Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett matchup, having shared the cage with both fighters.
SEPTEMBER 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"Natural gifts" - UFC commentator Jon Anik shoots down Ilia Topuria's allegations on Justin Gaethje Longtime UFC commentator Jon Anik is not giving much credence to Ilia Topuria's serious accusations against Justin Gaethje regarding their U...
SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Dana White completely oblivious to Ilia Topuria's serious UFC Freedom 250 glove allegations Former UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria made a serious allegation about Justin Gaethje’s gloves from UFC Freedom 250.
SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"Totally within regulations" - UFC White House regulator shuts down Ilia Topuria's loaded gloves claim about Justin Gaethje One of the regulators from the UFC Freedom 250 event dismissed a major claim by Ilia Topuria after the latter’s loss at the grand show.
SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"People don't believe that" - Justin Gaethje reacts to Ilia Topuria accusing him of cheating at UFC Freedom 250 Justin Gaethje recently responded to Ilia Topuria accusing him of cheating in their fight.
SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"F**k you still stands" - Ilia Topuria sends stern warning to Justin Gaethje's manager for mentioning his son It appears Ilia Topuria has been medically cleared to continue fighting, and 'El Matador' has now stormed back onto social media, accusing Justin Gaethje of foul play.
SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Salahdine Parnasse wants a piece of Ilia Topuria after 'El Matador's' jibe at Justin Gaethje Ilia Topuria seems ready for his next fight, and while ‘El Matador’ made some serious allegations against Justin Gaethje, another dangerous lightweight is interested in the clash.
SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Ilia Topuria drops explosive accusation against Justin Gaethje, reveals he's cleared to fight Ilia Topuria goes nuclear on Justin Gaethje while announcing his comeback
SEPTEMBER 16 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Ilia Topuria Reportedly Nearing UFC Return in Major Next Fight Update Former two-division UFC titleholder Ilia Topuria is reportedly nearing a return following a devastating loss to Justin Gaethje.
SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM
"He is a punching bag" - Nate Diaz unloads on Ilia Topuria after Justin Gaethje loss and claims UFC built him up too early Nate Diaz used Ilia Topuria's first professional loss against Justin Gaethje as ammunition in a fresh attack against the Georgian-Spaniard.
SEPTEMBER 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Dana White Teases Two Huge Names for Ilia Topuria's Next UFC Fight Dana White chatted with Jim Rome ahead of a big weekend for the UFC and Zuffa Boxing.
SEPTEMBER 10 • SI.COM
"Two fractured orbitals" - Joe Rogan outlines key concern for Ilia Topuria ahead of potential UFC comeback Joe Rogan recently shared his thoughts on Ilia Topuria potentially making a return to the octagon and expressed his main concern about the comeback.
SEPTEMBER 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"They both got handily destroyed" - Josh Hokit rejects title-shot talk surrounding Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira Josh Hokit rejects the idea of handing title opportunities to Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira after their recent setbacks.
SEPTEMBER 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"They gave him convenient opponents" - Shavkat Rakhmonov points to Ilia Topuria when discussing UFC's matchmaking privileges Shavkat Rakhmonov believes Ilia Topuria benefited from a level of UFC backing that not every fighter receives.
SEPTEMBER 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"Love to smash his head in" - Paddy Pimblett responds to Ilia Topuria fight rumors and potential date for next bout Ilia Topuria’s next fight is a major talking point for the MMA world after ‘El Matador’s’ terrible loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
SEPTEMBER 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"What now?" - Ilia Topuria gets brutally honest about feeling empty after past world title win It appears Ilia Topuria had plenty of time to reflect while recovering from injuries he incurred during his UFC Freedom 250 loss to Justin Gaethje.
SEPTEMBER 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
UFC Hall of Famer questions notion of a "protection racket" around Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett Arman Tsarukyan believes the UFC could avoid booking Ilia Topuria against Paddy Pimblett because matching two of its biggest stars would guarantee that one loses momentum.
SEPTEMBER 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
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