What Paddy Pimblett has said about Paddy Pimblett–Ilia Topuria rivalry

3 quotes · 1 episode · Nov 11, 2026

Paddy Pimblett, English UFC fighter whose walkout Von described, has been quoted on Paddy Pimblett–Ilia Topuria rivalry 3 times in 1 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, most recently on November 11, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

Pimblett says he did not know about the Russia–Georgia war when his tweet started the feud with Topuria.
“Lad, we don't get taught in our schools about Georgia and Russia going to war, you know?”
The Joe Rogan Experience: JRE MMA Show #188 with Paddy Pimblett (Nov 11, 2026) · Listen from 29:20
Pimblett argues Topuria rose quickly in part by using Pimblett's name for publicity.
“I don't think he would have been built up that fast if he didn't use my name for clout”
The Joe Rogan Experience: JRE MMA Show #188 with Paddy Pimblett (Nov 11, 2026) · Listen from 33:29
Pimblett says he respects Topuria's fighting ability but not his character.
“I respect him as a fighter. I just don't respect him as a person”
The Joe Rogan Experience: JRE MMA Show #188 with Paddy Pimblett (Nov 11, 2026) · Listen from 33:51

JRE MMA Show #188 with Paddy Pimblett
The Joe Rogan Experience · Nov 11, 2026 · 3 h 2 min
Joe Rogan and UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett discuss his feud with Ilia Topuria, the lightweight division, Cage Warriors, weight cutting, MMA rules and fight history.