Rumors surrounding the purchase of Ilia Topuria’s corner stool from UFC Freedom 250 have taken an unexpected turn.
Paddy Pimblett recently appeared to troll his longtime rival by posting an image of the red UFC stool used by Topuria during his loss to Justin Gaethje, claiming he had purchased the item for approximately $13,700 and labeling it a “collector’s item.” The post quickly went viral across the MMA community, with many fans believing the Liverpool native had bought the memorabilia to mock his rival.
However, the story appears to be different.
A woman named Jessica has now publicly come forward, releasing a video in which she claimed that she was the actual buyer of the stool. She also provided proof of purchase from the UFC Collectibles website, disputing the notion that ‘The Baddy’ was the one who acquired the item.
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The Memorabilia Represents Ilia Topuria’s First UFC Defeat
The corner stool became an iconic piece of memorabilia due to the circumstances surrounding Topuria’s defeat at UFC Freedom 250.
The former two-weight champion suffered a brutal loss to Justin Gaethje in the main event, with his corner ultimately waving off the fight at the end of the fourth round. Topuria remained seated on the stool between rounds before his team decided not to allow him to continue into the fifth, resulting in a TKO victory for Gaethje and ending Topuria’s reign at the top of the 155-pound division.
Given the emotional significance of the moment, the stool quickly became one of the most talked-about items on UFC Collectibles.
The development also adds another chapter to the long-running feud between Topuria and Pimblett.
The rivalry dates back to their infamous altercation during UFC London fight week in 2022 and has remained one of the sport’s most heated personal feuds ever since. Although a fight has never materialized, recent events have brought the matchup back into focus.
Paddy Pimblett is coming off the biggest win of his career, submitting Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329 and firmly establishing himself as a legitimate lightweight contender.
Meanwhile, ‘El Matador‘ is looking to bounce back from the first major setback of his UFC career following his defeat to Gaethje.
With both men positioned near the top of the lightweight division and animosity between them stronger than ever, fans continue to speculate that a long-awaited showdown could finally happen in the near future.
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