Paddy Pimblett Plans Humorous Prop for Potential Fight with Ilia Topuria

Paddy Pimblett has devised a humorous plan involving a bottle of hand sanitizer for a press conference if he fights Ilia Topuria. Pimblett's 2026 has been mixed, starting with a loss to Justin Gaethje, followed by a quick victory over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329.

Currently, Pimblett is eyeing a potential matchup with Topuria, who recently lost his lightweight title to Gaethje. Topuria is expected to return to the octagon in early 2027, and fans have long anticipated a clash between the two fighters. Their rivalry dates back to 2022 when they had a confrontation at UFC London, during which Pimblett threw a bottle of hand sanitizer at Topuria.

Pimblett has kept the bottle and plans to bring it to a press conference if they are scheduled to fight. While he is keen on facing Topuria, he has expressed a greater interest in a rematch with Gaethje for the title.