Paddy Pimblett buys $14K stool from Ilia Topuria’s UFC loss to mock rival

**Paddy Pimblett** just dropped $14,000 to rub salt in Ilia Topuria’s wounds: literally.**The Brit bought the stool from UFC Freedom 250 where Topuria quit on it in his first UFC loss.**

What happened at UFC Freedom 250?

On 18 June, Ilia Topuria lost his UFC lightweight title to Benoit Saint Denis in a stunning upset at UFC Freedom 250 in Ottawa. Topuria’s corner stopped the fight after the fourth round, sparking immediate accusations from Pimblett that the Georgian “quit on his stool.” The stool: the red-corner piece Topuria sat on before the fifth round never started: later hit the UFC Collectibles auction block. Pimblett swooped in, paying $13,700 to claim the piece as his latest trolling trophy.

Why it matters for Paddy Pimblett

The purchase is the latest jab in a months-long feud between the two Brits. After Topuria mocked Pimblett’s first UFC loss last year, Pimblett has returned fire every chance he gets. His latest Instagram post shows him grinning beside the stool, captioned “Collector’s item.” The stunt keeps the heat on Topuria while stoking the rivalry ahead of any potential rematch. Pimblett’s recent performance: a first-round submission win over Benoit Saint Denis on 12 July: only adds fuel to the fire.

How the auction unfolded

UFC Collectibles listed the stool alongside fight-worn gear from the same card. The bidding opened low but exploded after Pimblett’s interest became clear. The final price of $13,700 made it one of the priciest pieces from the event. Other items, like Conor McGregor’s injured-corner stool, remain available at $1,457.50 with nine days left. The auction’s success proves how much fans crave keepsakes tied to headline moments: especially when drama is involved.

What comes next for both fighters

Topuria’s camp has yet to respond publicly to Pimblett’s latest stunt. The Georgian remains focused on redemption after his first professional defeat. Pimblett, meanwhile, is riding high on his quick finish over Saint Denis and clearly isn’t done needling his rival. With both men still active in the division, the next chapter of their feud could come sooner rather than later: and Pimblett just made sure he owns a piece of the last one.