Topuria mocks Pimblett after UFC 324 loss

Ilia Topuria responded on social media after Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 324 main event on Jan. 24, 2026, handing Pimblett his first UFC loss.

Topuria reportedly taunted Pimblett with a belittling nickname and claimed the defeat cost him a major payday.

Pimblett’s nine-fight winning run and shot at a high-profile unification bout were halted by the result.

Topuria also directed a message at Gaethje and appears intent on pursuing a title unification, with a potential date being discussed for the UFC White House event if personal issues are settled.

The exchange deepens a long-standing feud between Topuria and Pimblett and leaves many questions unresolved about the lightweight landscape.

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