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Paddy Pimblett Emerges as McGregor's Trash Talk Successor

9/29/2025

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Paddy Pimblett is seen as a potential successor to Conor McGregor in trash talk.
He draws comparisons to McGregor in fighting and verbal exchanges.
His rivalry with Ilia Topuria intensified after Topuria's UFC 317 win.
He challenged Topuria to a fight at Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium.
Brendan Schaub named him a top contender for McGregor's return with Nate Diaz and Chandler.

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Story summary

Paddy Pimblett is seen as a potential successor to Conor McGregor in trash talk.
He draws comparisons to McGregor in fighting and verbal exchanges.
His rivalry with Ilia Topuria intensified after Topuria's UFC 317 win.
He challenged Topuria to a fight at Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium.
Brendan Schaub named him a top contender for McGregor's return with Nate Diaz and Chandler.