Paddy Pimblett buys Ilia Topuria’s UFC stool for $13,700 after Gaethje win

Paddy Pimblett drops $13,700 on Ilia Topuria’s stool after UFC White House loss

Paddy Pimblett just spent $13,700 to rub salt in Ilia Topuria’s wounds. On Monday, the Liverpool star revealed he’d bought the stool Topuria used at UFC White House in June, where Justin Gaethje stopped him in the fourth round. Pimblett’s taunt lands days after he claimed the biggest scalp of his career, submitting Benoit Saint Denis in 57 seconds at UFC 329 on 13 July.

What happened at UFC White House?

Topuria’s UFC White House bout on 18 June ended in brutal fashion. Gaethje rocked him early, then finished him with body shots in the fourth round. The loss left Topuria’s stock plummeting while Pimblett, who lost to Gaethje himself in January, seized the chance to mock his rival. The stool purchase-$13,700 via an online auction-was his latest jab in a years-long feud that once threatened a lightweight title fight.

Why it matters for Paddy Pimblett

Pimblett’s social media trolling isn’t just noise. It’s a calculated flex after his career-best win over Saint Denis, a French striker ranked No. 10 in the UFC welterweight division. The stool buy turns Topuria’s humiliation into a $13,700 trophy, while Pimblett’s own loss to Gaethje in January now looks less damning. The UK star’s stock is rising fast, and his next move could be toward a ranked contender-or even a shot at Topuria himself.

What comes next for Paddy Pimblett?

Pimblett’s camp hasn’t announced his next fight, but the signs point upward. A ranked welterweight awaits, and Topuria’s recent absence from the spotlight-aside from a Spain World Cup celebration clip-leaves the door open for a rematch. For now, Pimblett’s riding high on the stool flex, but the real test is who he steps into the cage with next.

Topuria, meanwhile, remains on the sidelines. His next bout hasn’t been booked, and the stool’s new owner isn’t letting him forget it. Pimblett’s $13,700 purchase isn’t just a collector’s item-it’s a statement. And the UK star’s message is clear: the feud isn’t over, and neither is his climb up the division.