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Paddy Pimblett plans big 2026, targets Ilia Topuria and ‘posh boy’ Arman Tsarukyan

Paddy Pimblett is planning on having a 2026 for the ages. On Thanksgiving, the UFC announced that Pimblett will take on Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324. This is Pimblett’s first UFC title shot, and “The Baddy” is reveling in continuing to prove his doubters wrong.

‘He sucks’ – Arman Tsarukyan calls out Conor McGregor before blasting Paddy Pimblett as unworthy UFC title contender

Arman Tsarukyan would be open to fighting Conor McGregor, but claims Paddy Pimblett is not on his level. Tsarukyan proved he’s the second-best lightweight in the UFC last weekend by choking

Ilia Topuria open to Paddy Pimblett matchup if Islam Makhachev is off the board, pitches new UFC title

Topuria has plenty of options, including top contender Arman Tsarukyan following his dominant stoppage win over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar. But if the rising star had his choice, Topuria is choosing Paddy Pimblett if Makhachev is off the table.
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‘You like apples?’ — Paddy Pimblett trolls ‘crybaby’ Arman Tsarukyan after shocking UFC 324 fight announcement

The mixed martial arts (MMA) community was thrown a turkey-sized surprise on Thanksgiving after UFC CEO Dana White revealed some very interesting matchups for UFC 324 and UFC 325. Both events will help spark UFC’s crossover to the Paramount+ platform in early 2026.

Paddy Pimblett has wild reaction as teammate flattens rival in sensational KO on debut at UFC Qatar

Paddy Pimblett went crazy as teammate Luke Riley kept his undefeated streak going in emphatic fashion at UFC Qatar. Pimblett travelled over to the Middle East to watch his teammates in action,
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