UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria harshly criticized Paddy Pimblett's performance after his loss to Justin Gaethje.
Idman.Biz reports that Pimblett lost to American Justin Gaethje by unanimous decision after five rounds. This result culminated in Gaethje winning the interim UFC lightweight belt.
In a social media post after the fight, Topuria stated that the English fighter missed a great opportunity. The UFC champion noted that Pimblett could have earned the biggest payday of his career if he had won, but he wasted this chance.
It should be noted that 29-year-old Ilia Topuria continues his undefeated streak in the UFC and holds the featherweight title.