Paddy Pimblett calls for ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ season with Ilia Topuria: ‘A very interesting six weeks’
The Ultimate Fighter doesn’t have a lot of juice left in it, but Paddy Pimblett believes it’s still worth a squeeze. “The Baddy” has fought twice in 2026, losing a hard-fought decision to Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title and then bouncing back with a 52 second submission of Benoit Saint Denis at UFC […]
Paddy Pimblett, known as "The Baddy," has expressed his desire for a "The Ultimate Fighter" season featuring himself and his rival Ilia Topuria. Pimblett, who recently lost to Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title, bounced back with a swift 52-second submission of Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329. Topuria, on the other hand, has yet to secure a fight.
Pimblett believes a fight between the two would be a highly anticipated event. He stated, "I have no fight booked at the minute, but I would love to fight Ilia Topuria." Pimblett sees the possibility of a "The Ultimate Fighter" season between the two as a "very entertaining six weeks." If the UFC were to book such a season, it would not only add excitement to the channel but also benefit the fighters themselves.
However, the production process of a "TUF" season, which includes filming, editing, and airing, could take over 10 months. Therefore, fans may have to wait a long time before witnessing Pimblett and Topuria face off in the ring.
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