Overview

• Paddy Pimblett thanked Ronda Rousey after she told a New York Comic Con audience he best understands the entertainer side of being a UFC star.
• Rousey’s remarks, recorded by MMA Fighting, stressed that name recognition beyond fight fans is crucial and singled out Pimblett as the example.
• Pimblett is coming off a third‑round TKO of Michael Chandler at UFC 314 and has been climbing the lightweight rankings.
• He has publicly called out champion Ilia Topuria and teased fighting him in Spain, keeping their rivalry in the spotlight despite no booking.
• UFC has not announced Topuria’s first title defense, with reports placing Pimblett among potential opponents as Rousey’s renewed training continues to draw comeback speculation.