Ilia Topuria: Paddy Pimblett is 'someone you can dominate,' unlike Justin Gaethje

UFC fighter Ilia Topuria (17-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) has dismissed Paddy Pimblett as a 'sausage body' who can be easily dominated, contrasting him unfavorably with Justin Gaethje. Topuria acknowledged that Pimblett is a logical matchup for his return following a loss, suggesting he sees the fight as a winnable one. The comments were reported by MMA Junkie's Farah Hannoun on November 9, 2026.