Paddy Pimblett labels Bernabeu with vulgar tag but welcomes Ilia Topuria fight in stadium
Liverpool fan Paddy Pimblett passes judgement on Real Madrid stadium
- UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett has welcomed a bout against rival and lightweight champion Ilia Topuria at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium.
- Topuria, a Real Madrid fan, has long sought a fight at the Bernabeu, while Pimblett, a Liverpool FC supporter, referred to the venue as a 's***hole'.
- The rivalry between Pimblett and Topuria dates back to 2021, stemming from a clash at a fighter hotel over tweets made by Pimblett.
- Pimblett, ranked seventh at lightweight, expressed confidence in finishing Topuria, despite acknowledging his opponent's boxing prowess.
- Topuria, who recently won the lightweight belt, is unbeaten professionally, while Pimblett is unbeaten in the UFC since his 2021 debut.