Paddy Pimblett–Ilia Topuria rivalry
Subject in Sports
Paddy Pimblett–Ilia Topuria rivalry has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including The Joe Rogan Experience. 1 person has made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Paddy PimblettEnglish UFC fighter whose walkout Von described
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
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 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
Podcasts
- The Joe Rogan Experience · 1 episode
Episodes
JRE MMA Show #188 with Paddy PimblettThe 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.