Paddy Pimblett thinks Ilia Topuria's loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 will have a lasting impact.
What happened?
Paddy Pimblett believes Topuria has never faced a setback like this before, having never lost a significant fight in his MMA career.
Ilia Topuria had a streak of knocking out top fighters like Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira before facing Gaethje.
Why it matters for Paddy Pimblett
Pimblett has a rivalry with Topuria and thinks this loss will affect his mindset and ego, making him a different fighter.
Paddy Pimblett would welcome a fight against Ilia Topuria in his comeback, believing he can take advantage of Topuria's weakened state.
What comes next?
Pimblett thinks Justin Gaethje's mind games got to Ilia Topuria during the fight, affecting his performance.
Paddy Pimblett said Ilia Topuria is not as mentally tough as he thinks he is, and this loss will expose his weaknesses.
The fight between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 ended with Topuria retiring on his stool due to a debilitating eye injury.
Paddy Pimblett's comments about Ilia Topuria's decline come after Topuria's first major loss in his MMA career.
Pimblett has experience coming back from adversity and thinks he can capitalize on Topuria's vulnerability.
Ilia Topuria's loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 will be a significant test of his ability to bounce back from a tough defeat.
Paddy Pimblett is confident that he can take advantage of Ilia Topuria's weakened state and secure a win in a potential fight.