Ilia Topuria accepts Paddy Pimblett’s offer for The Ultimate Fighter showdown

Ilia Topuria is interested in doing The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) alongside Paddy Pimblett ahead of his UFC return. Topuria is set to fight again in the first half of 2027, having almost fully recovered from the broken bones he sustained when he lost the lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House in June. Last month, Pimblett suggested that coaching against bitter rival Topuria on the reality TV show produced by the UFC would set the perfect foundation for their mega-fight.