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Paddy Pimblett Vows Early 2026 Return, Whether Against Ilia Topuria or Justin Gaethje

#6-ranked Pimblett, undefeated in the UFC, had previously called out Topuria for a lightweight title bout, telling him to sign the contract, and now says he wants either #5-ranked Gaethje or Topuria. He questioned whether Topuria would move up to fight the welterweight champion, Islam Makhachev, or “stick to his words” and face him. He wants an early 2026 return.