Ilia Topuria expressed disappointment with Paddy Pimblett's performance in his fight against Justin Gaethje. Topuria stated he knew Pimblett was a poor fighter but did not realize just how bad until seeing that bout. The Georgian-Spanish featherweight champion's comments represent harsh criticism of Pimblett's skills and fighting ability. Topuria also discussed his future plans, mentioning that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, he would not be stripped of his featherweight title because he plans to continue defending the 145-pound belt. This suggests Topuria is considering a potential two-division championship run while maintaining his current title.
