Ilia Topuria, Paddy Pimblett cross paths at UFC Qatar

Ilia Topuria wasn't too excited to see Paddy Pimblett in Qatar. Both UFC lightweight champion Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) and Pimblett (22-4 MMA, 7-0 UFC) are in Doha for cornering duties in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 265 (ESPN+) event at ABHA Arena.

Aleksandre Topuria secures dominant decision at UFC Qatar as Topuria brothers remain undefeated in the UFC

Aleksandre Topuria defeats Bekzat Almakhan via unanimous decision at UFC Qatar, maintaining his undefeated record while brother Ilia continues UFC dominance.
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Dan Hooker scoffs at Paddy Pimblett beating Ilia Topuria but likes his chances against UFC lightweight champ

New UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria won the title with a dramatic knockout over Charles Oliveira in June, but hasn’t fought since then. Rumors are swirling that Topuria could be part of the UFC’s plans to launch a new broadcast deal with Paramount at the start of 2026, which means his first defense could come as early as January.
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Islam Makhachev or Ilia Topuria? UFC star blown away by rival as fan vote crowns the true P4P king

Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 to become the promotion’s eleventh two-division champion. As predicted by Dana White, the result put the Dagestani star back atop the pound-for-pound heap.
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