Paddy Pimblett doesn\u2019t think Ilia Topuria has the size to continue competing at 155 pounds.<\/p>\n
Topuria lost the UFC Lightweight Championship in a title unification bout against Justin Gaethje on the White House lawn back in June. \u201cEl Matador\u201d didn\u2019t get off his stool for the final round<\/a> after having his face battered to the point where he suffered a broken orbital. It\u2019s the first loss of Topuria\u2019s pro MMA career.<\/p>\n Appearing on Barstool\u2019s \u201cSpinning Backfist MMA Show,\u201d<\/a> Pimblett wasn\u2019t shy in saying he feels Topuria is undersized for the lightweight division (via MMAJunkie<\/a>).<\/p>\n \u201cI always say it, we have weight classes for a reason,\u201d Pimblett said. \u201cIlia Topuria is a fat featherweight. He\u2019s not a lightweight lad, and if I ever fight him, people will realize that. If he fights me, he will move back down to \u201945 because he will realize how small he is for the weight.\u201d<\/p>\n Pimblett also admitted that Gaethje\u2019s victory was motivating for him as he initially questioned his ceiling following his January loss to \u201cThe Highlight.\u201d The Liverpool native said he ultimately picked Gaethje to pull off the upset over Topuria before the bout took place.<\/p>\n While Pimblett vs. Topuria is a grudge match that many MMA fans are eager to see, it won\u2019t be happening imminently. Pimblett is scheduled to meet Benoit Saint Denis on the UFC 329 card on July 11. It\u2019s the same event that will be headlined by Conor McGregor\u2019s return fight against Max Holloway.<\/p>\n