Paddy Pimblett Explains Why Arman Tsarukyan May Still Miss Out On Title Shot Despite UFC 331 KO

Paddy Pimblett Explains Why Arman Tsarukyan May Still Miss Out on Title Shot Despite UFC 331 KO

Paddy Pimblett believes there’s a strong chance the UFC may not give Arman Tsarukyan the next lightweight title shot despite Tsarukyan’s massive knockout win over Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 this past weekend.

According to Pimblett, “Batman” beating No. 7 ranked contender Ruffy and, before that, at UFC Qatar submitting Dan Hooker may not be enough to earn a championship opportunity. The Baddy” also added that, given how tensions have been escalating between Ilia Topuria and 155-pound champion Justin Gaethje, the matchmakers could grant “El Matador” an immediate title rematch. He said:

“With all the stuff coming out now with Ilia and Justin, it wouldn’t surprise me if they end up fighting and having a rematch… Arman has just put himself forward to be the number-one contender there. But at the same time, he only beat the guy ranked number seven. His last win before that was against the guy ranked number six.”

Check out Paddy Pimblett’s comments about Arman Tsarukyan below:

Tsarukyan meanwhile has asked Topuria to rest for a couple more months while he dethrones Gaethje, after which the Armen...