Paddy Pimblett has already imagined the worst-case scenario for Arman Tsarukyan. The Brit has been scrutinizing the Armenian fighter non-stop, especially after the latter was denied a title shot and Pimblett and Justin Gaethje were picked to fight for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324.
Tsarukyan also wanted to fight for the BMF belt, but didn’t get that opportunity either, as the promotion announced UFC 326, in which Max Holloway will defend his BMF belt against Charles Oliveira in a rematch.
The winner of the UFC 324 main event will fight Ilia Topuria when he returns. However, Pimblett believes Topuria should leave if the latter does not know how long he plans to serve due to the legal proceedings and divorce.
Paddy Pimblett doesn’t want Arman Tsarukyan to get a title shot anytime soon
During a recent meeting with Tom Aspinall, ‘The Baddy’ was asked who he wants to face next if he wins at UFC 324, and Topuria will not return to unify the titles. Pimblett made a joke about Tsarukyan while answering the question, saying it would be hilarious if the UFC announced the winner of Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira 2 would give a title shot to Tsarukyan, the number one ranked lightweight contender. He said:
‘If it’s not Ilia, it would be even funnier if they do, if I win, [Me] versus the winner of Max and Charles… It would be even funnier, big fuck you for Arman. That would be hilarious, tell Arman to fight Gamrot or something.”
Watch Paddy Pimblett’s comments below:
There will be a lot happening in the UFC lightweight division this year, and while Tsarukyan didn’t get the chance to start the new year with a bang, he will certainly have plenty of opportunities to answer all the critics and should get a title shot by the end of 2026.
Meanwhile, ‘Blessed’ and ‘Do Bronxs’ want that too feed it back with champion Topuria and avenge their previous knockout losses.
On the other hand, if Oliveira beats Holloway at UFC 326 to take the BMF title and then faces potential future UFC lightweight champion Paddy Pimblett for the title, it would be the ultimate test Pimblett’s bold claim that he is the best submission artist in the UFC.
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