Paddy Pimblett has already imagined the worst-case situation for Arman Tsarukyan. The Brit has been taking continuous digs on the Armenian fighter, particularly after the latter was denied a title shot and Pimblett and Justin Gaethje have been chosen to battle for the interim light-weight title at UFC 324.
Tsarukyan additionally needed to battle for the BMF strap, however was not given that chance both, because the promotion introduced UFC 326, through which Max Holloway will defend his BMF strap in opposition to Charles Oliveira in a rematch.
The winner of the UFC 324 principal occasion will battle Ilia Topuria when he returns. Nonetheless, Pimblett thinks Topuria ought to vacate if the latter doesn’t understand how lengthy he plans to take a seat out due to the authorized proceedings and divorce.
Paddy Pimblett doesn’t need Arman Tsarukyan to get a title shot anytime quickly
Throughout a latest sitdown with Tom Aspinall, ‘The Baddy’ was requested about who he needs to face subsequent if he wins at UFC 324, and Topuria doesn’t return to unify the titles. Pimblett took a dig at Tsarukyan whereas answering the query and stated that it could be hilarious if the UFC granted the winner of Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira 2 a title shot over Tsarukyan, who’s the primary light-weight contender. He stated:
“If it’s not Ilia, it could be even funnier in the event that they do, after I win, [Me] vs the winner of Max and Charles… It could be even funnier, large f**okay you to Arman. That may be hilarious, inform Arman to battle Gamrot or one thing.”
Try Paddy Pimblett’s feedback beneath:
This yr, so much will unfold within the UFC light-weight division, and though Tsarukyan didn’t get the prospect to start out the brand new yr with a bang, he’ll for positive have ample probabilities to reply all of the critics and will get a title shot by the top of 2026.
In the meantime, ‘Blessed’ and ‘Do Bronxs’ additionally need to run it back with champion Topuria and avenge their previous knockout losses.
Alternatively, if Oliveira beats Holloway at UFC 326 and grabs the BMF strap after which faces potential future UFC light-weight champ Paddy Pimblett for the title, it could be the last word check of Pimblett’s bold claim that he is the best submission artist in the UFC.
