Ultimate Fighting Championship Kurimis fans lightweight champion in Georgia, Spain and Germany.
Speaking on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’, Pimblett questioned Topuria’s ties to the three countries.
Paddy Pimblett questions Ilia Topuria’s ties to Georgia, Spain and Germany in The Joe Rogan Experience
“Is he Georgian, is he Spanish, is he German? Pick one, kid. You can’t be all three,” Pimblett said. “Stop trying to get a fan base from three different countries.”
Pimblett also claimed that Topuria’s popularity in Spain began to decline before he suffered his first professional loss. Justin Gaethje and was further subdued after the defeat.
“I’ve heard that everyone in Spain has turned against him anyway. Before he lost to Justin, it was a bit of a mess, but then it’s obviously gotten worse since he lost to Justin.”
The Liverpool man thought that losing to him would cost Topuria even more support.
“It’s hard when I fight him and he loses again. He won’t have any fans,” Pimblett added.
Paddy Pimblett digs into Ilia Topuria’s fanbase, claiming that another loss will leave Ilia with no one to support her. It’s hard, if I fight him and he loses again, he won’t have any fans. Via: @joerogan
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November 12, 2026