Ilia Topuria, undefeated UFC fighter, has publicly supported his rival Paddy Pimblett in potential matchups against top fighters such as Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor. Topuria, who recently moved up to lightweight after vacating his featherweight title, believes Pimblett could easily defeat Gaethje due to his grappling skills.
Topuria expressed interest in facing UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev himself and foresees a scenario where he and Pimblett could eventually square off. He believes Pimblett's grappling proficiency would give him an edge over Gaethje, who he thinks lacks the same skill set. Additionally, Topuria confidently stated that Pimblett would have no trouble dispatching McGregor if they were to meet in the Octagon.
The prospect of a potential showdown between Topuria and Pimblett excites the undefeated fighter, who envisions a colossal event in Spain's Bernabeu Stadium. Topuria considers a clash with Pimblett more appealing than a bout against McGregor, highlighting the potential for a significant matchup between the two fighters.