Says she bought Topuria stool, challenges Pimblett claim

A UFC fighter's claim to have purchased a high-profile piece of memorabilia from his rival's recent loss has been publicly disputed, adding another chapter to one of the sport's most intense personal feuds. On Monday, July 20, lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett posted on social media that he had spent approximately 14,000 dollars to acquire the red corner stool used by former champion Ilia Topuria during his title loss at UFC Freedom 250 last month. Pimblett labeled the stool a "collectors item" in a post that appeared to mock Topuria for the defeat.

However, the claim was challenged the following day, Tuesday, July 21, by a fan named Jessica. In a video posted online, Jessica stated she was the actual purchaser of the stool, presenting what she said was a purchase confirmation and shipping notification from the official UFC collectibles website. She indicated the final price was over 15,000 dollars. Jessica explained she is a dedicated fan of Topuria and bought the item specifically to prevent Pimblett or any other fighter from acquiring it to taunt the former champion. "It was me who bought it. Not Paddy, not anybody else," she said in the video. As of Tuesday evening,...