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Paddy Pimblett Slams Oliveira, Eyes Topuria Rematch

7/2/2025

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Paddy Pimblett didn't hold back in his critique of Charles Oliveira's game plan during his knockout defeat to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317. He slammed Oliveira for opting to strike instead of leveraging his grappling prowess. With a fire in his belly, Pimblett declared his desire to take on Topuria, confident that his size and strategy would lead to a different outcome.

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Paddy Pimblett didn't hold back in his critique of Charles Oliveira's game plan during his knockout defeat to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317. He slammed Oliveira for opting to strike instead of leveraging his grappling prowess. With a fire in his belly, Pimblett declared his desire to take on Topuria, confident that his size and strategy would lead to a different outcome.