Paddy Pimblett

Paddy Pimblett purchased the corner stool on which Ilia Topuria retired from his fight against Justin Gaethje, paying $13,700 at auction. Pimblett posted a photo with the stool alongside news of the purchase, delivering a pointed troll aimed at the former featherweight champion.

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Justin Gaethje has been told to vacate the UFC lightweight title, setting up a vacant-title fight involving Paddy Pimblett. The development marks a significant shake-up at 155 pounds.

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Dana White has named Arman Tsarukyan among the top five biggest stars in the UFC right now. White also included Jon Jones, Sean O'Malley, Merab Dvalishvili, and Islam Makhachev in the grouping, alongside Paddy Pimblett, who White praised for his massive social media growth and crowd appeal. White credited media personality Nina Drama with helping elevate Tsarukyan, Dvalishvili, and Sean Strickland, calling the fighters smart for maintaining that relationship.

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Conor McGregor has acknowledged that five years away from competition left him overeager when he returned, causing him to "rush out the gate." McGregor said he does not regret opening with a flying kick but believes he executed it incorrectly.

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The UFC believes a Paddy Pimblett fight sells itself, and fans are now weighing in on who his next opponent should be. The shortlist includes Ilia Topuria, Arman Tsarukyan, and Charles Oliveira.

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The latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, dated July 14, show Paddy Pimblett moving up in the lightweight division. The updated standings reflect his recent activity in the weight class.

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