Ilia Topuria’s first UFC loss mocked as Paddy Pimblett buys ring stool for $14K

**Ilia Topuria** faced his first UFC defeat at UFC Freedom 250 on 14 June, and now **Paddy Pimblett** has turned the moment into a $14,000 joke.**

Pimblett, who lost to Topuria last year, has spent 2026 mocking the Georgian-Spaniard’s loss. He now owns the red-corner stool Topuria allegedly quit on, posting a photo with the item on Instagram. The auction closed at $13,700: a price Pimblett happily paid to keep the taunt alive.

What happened at UFC Freedom 250?

Topuria lost his UFC lightweight title to Benoit Saint Denis on 14 June at UFC Freedom 250 in Ottawa. The fight ended in the fifth round when referee Dan Miragliotta stopped it, and Pimblett claims Topuria refused to continue. The Brit has since used the loss to restart their feud, calling Topuria a quitter in interviews and on social media.

The auction for the stool ran on UFC Collectibles, where Pimblett’s purchase topped the bidding. Other items from the card: including a stool Conor McGregor sat on after an early stoppage: also went up for sale. The McGregor stool currently sits at $1,457.50 with nine days left.

Why this matters for Ilia Topuria

Topuria and Pimblett’s rivalry reignited in 2026 after months of silence. Pimblett’s latest stunt shows he’s not backing down, even after his own quick finish against Saint Denis on 6 July. The Brit’s relentless jabs add pressure on Topuria as he plots his next move.

For Topuria, the loss ended a 16-fight unbeaten streak and cost him the belt. His team has stayed quiet, but the defeat exposed questions about his gas tank and durability against elite wrestlers. Pimblett’s public mockery only sharpens the narrative.

What comes next for Topuria?

Topuria’s next fight remains unclear. Dana White has hinted at a quick turnaround, but no opponent or date has been announced. The loss to Saint Denis: a 29-1 grappler with six submission wins in eight UFC bouts: exposed Topuria’s limits against elite grappling.

Pimblett, meanwhile, is riding high after his 48-second stoppage of Saint Denis. He’s now 19-5 in the UFC and chasing bigger names. His focus? Topuria. “Collector’s item,” Pimblett wrote under his stool photo, leaving no doubt about his next target.