Source: Topuria vs. Pimblett Fight to Take Place in January 2026 at UFC 324

Well-known insider Alvaro Colmenero revealed that Spanish-Georgian UFC champion Ilia Topuria will make his first lightweight title defense against the Briton Paddy Pimblett.

This fight will take place in January 2026 at UFC 324.

Pimblett last fought in April 2025 at UFC 314, defeating Michael Chandler by technical knockout in the third round. He has 23 wins and 3 losses.

Ilia Topuria’s last fight was in June 2025 at UFC 317, where he knocked out Charles Oliveira in the first round. He holds 17 wins and no losses.

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