Arman Tsarukyan watched Paddy Pimblett’s struggle at UFC 324 and was not impressed.
Pimblett had an opportunity to win his first UFC title, albeit an interim one, final Saturday. “The Buddy” combined it with Justin Gaethje in his UFC debut headliner on Paramount+. Pimblett confirmed his willpower, however was outmatched by the highly effective Gaethje, knocking him down a number of instances alongside the best way earlier than incomes a unanimous choice victory.
Throughout an look on “The Ariel Helwani Present,” Tsarukyan stated {that a} huge headliner spot competing for a title was by no means Pimblett’s place within the first place (h/t MMAJunkie).
“I loved each second Gaethje clipped him,” Tsarukyan stated. “He is a (expletive) sort of man. He does not need to be there, you already know? So I used to be like, “I perceive why the UFC put that trash can there, so I used to be joyful. And he by no means deserved to be there.”
Tsarukian would not be shocked if many of the top-15 ranked lightweights might beat Pimblett if given the possibility.
“To be sincere, he has no method in any respect,” Tsarukyan continued. “Oh my god, I really feel like anybody can beat him. Any good fighter of their prime, high 15, can beat anybody however Michael Chandler. As a result of with Michael Chandler, the UFC is within the high 15, similar to he’s. …For those who have a look at the checklist, (Rafael) Fiziev, Benoit (Saint-Denis), me, (Charles) Oliveira, (Max) Holloway, all people can beat him.” Dan Hooker can beat him 100%. ”
With Pimblett’s damaged nail, Tsarukyan hopes the door is open for a future light-weight title struggle in 2026. Gaethje has already secured a title unification struggle with Ilya Topuria, however his choices past which might be dwindling, and Tsarukyan is the apparent alternative as a future light-weight title challenger.
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