Paddy Pimblett is already imagining the worst-case state of affairs for Arman Tsarukyan. The British have continued to assault Armenian fighters, particularly after the latter was denied a title shot and Pimblett and Justin Gaethje had been chosen to combat for the interim light-weight title at UFC 324.
Tsarukyan additionally needed to combat for the BMF strap, however was denied that chance because the promotion introduced that Max Holloway would defend the BMF strap in a rematch with Charles Oliveira at UFC 326.
The winner of the UFC 324 primary occasion will return to combat Ilya Topria. However Ms Pimblett believes Mr Topuria ought to depart the home if he does not know the way lengthy he plans to be away for the authorized course of and divorce.
Paddy Pimblett does not need Arman Tsarukyan to win a title within the close to future
Throughout a current sit-down with Tom Aspinall, “The Buddy” was requested who he want to face subsequent if he wins at UFC 324, and Topuria will not be returning to unify the titles. Pimblett criticized Tsarukian whereas answering questions, saying it might be attention-grabbing if the UFC awarded the title shot to the winner of Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira by defeating Tsarukian, who’s the No. 1 light-weight contender. he stated:
“If it wasn’t Ilya, in the event that they gained, it might be extra attention-grabbing if[I]confronted the winner of Max and Charles… It could be extra attention-grabbing, huge fuck you to Armand. That will be attention-grabbing, inform Armand to combat Gamrot or one thing.”
Try Paddy Pimblett’s feedback beneath.
So much goes to occur within the UFC light-weight division this yr. Though Tsarukyan didn’t have the chance to begin the brand new yr with a bang, he will definitely have a very good probability to stay as much as all of the criticism and must be aiming for the title by the tip of 2026.
In the meantime, “Blessed” and “De Bronx” additionally hope to upset the champion Topria and avenge their previous knockout losses.
In the meantime, if Oliveira defeats Holloway at UFC 326 to win the BMF strap and faces future UFC light-weight champion Paddy Pimblett for the title, will probably be the final word take a look at of Pimblett’s daring declare to be the UFC’s greatest submission artist.
