Paddy Pimblett vs. Ilia Topuria Is 50/50 #ufc
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Posted by
simone
on Aug 02, 2026
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Who wins if Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria finally meet?
Chael Sonnen believes it's far closer than most fans think.
After Justin Gaethje's win over Ilia, many have started favoring Paddy in the matchup—but Chael says that's a classic case of recency bias. He reminds fans that not long ago, very few people believed Paddy could beat Topuria at all.
Chael also points to Ilia's performance against Gaethje, arguing that despite the loss, Topuria produced one of the most impressive displays of mixed martial arts skill we've seen in recent memory. The result doesn't erase everything Ilia showed inside the Octagon.
So has public opinion shifted too far?
Chael breaks down why Paddy vs. Ilia is much more competitive than fans are giving it credit for, and asks the question everyone is debating: **Who actually wins if these two finally fight?**
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