Paddy Pimblett will not be receiving the subsequent Light-weight title shot, however “The Baddy” has choices.
Pimblett is 7-0 contained in the UFC’s Octagon (sorry Jared Gordon), and he’s turn out to be one of many sport’s largest stars within the course of. Equally spectacular is his constant enchancment. Pimblett struggled a bit with among the unranked fighters earlier in his UFC profession, however he smoked the 2 greatest fighters he’s confronted in Bobby Inexperienced and Michael Chandler to essentially assert himself into the title image.
All of a sudden, the man with the humorous haircut is a real contender. Sadly, Light-weight has plenty of these proper now, as there’s a little bit of a logjam amongst the elite. The title will get rolling once more when Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira face off in June, however plenty of contenders are arguing for his or her shot at gold. Specifically, Justin Gaethje and Arman Tsarukyan have affordable arguments for the subsequent alternative.
Tsarukyan lately known as out “The Baddy,” however it might seem Pimblett isn’t . Based on the English standout, battle followers would a lot moderately see him battle “The Spotlight” as a substitute.
“I’m hoping to battle in Abu Dhabi in October. I believe that’s after I’m going to be again within the cage,” Pimblett instructed BBC Sport. “I used to be considering Ilia may name me out if he wins [against Oliveira]. I’d like to beat him if he will get the belt. I’d like to battle him anyway however he’s booked, so I believe it’s greater than doubtless Justin Gaethje.”
He continued, “Nobody [cares] about Arman Tsarukyan and other people really wish to watch Gaethje battle. Folks realize it’ll be an thrilling battle, me versus Gaethje … Tsarukyan, he’s simply an absolute instrument, after which it’s me and Gaethje.”
Since these feedback, Tsarukyan has responded. The virtually-Light-weight title challenger isn’t impressed with Pimblett’s trash discuss, and he accuses him of ducking the match up after beforehand calling him out.
“It was apparent you had been speaking trash with zero intention of backing it up,” Tsarukyan replied on X. “Your UFC profession is constructed on handouts, hype, and shortcuts to the highest.”
