Paddy Pimblett rejects Arman Tsarukyan's claims and attacks his rival: 'He's lucky he's not being fired'

P. Pimblett at the UFC London weigh-in (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Privileged by Dana White in choosing the challengers for the interim lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg), Paddy Pimblett once again did not hold back in his criticism of rival Arman Tsarukyan in an interview with Sky Sports this Friday (19). For the Briton, who is undefeated in the Ultimate, the Armenian's dissatisfaction at not being one of those involved in the title fight is unjustified given the athlete's history in the organization.

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The villain recalled the difficulties Tsarukyan brought to the UFC in situations outside the octagon, such as the episode in which the Armenian assaulted a fan during his walk to the octagon or when he headbutted Dan Hooker in the face . For Pimblett, such situations could have resulted in a dismissal.

“Just don’t be a spoiled brat, and maybe you’ll win them (the UFC) over. It’s his and his family’s fault for allowing him to be a spoiled brat his whole life. It’s not my fault that he can’t control his emotions and headbutts people during weigh-ins, or attacks fans when he’s leaving the ring. He’s lucky he wasn’t released—much less that he’s fighting for the belt,” he stated.

😳😬 Paddy Pimblett says Arman Tsarukyan doesn't deserve an interim title shot and is lucky not to be cut

“Just don't be a spoiled brat, and you might get into good graces.

It's his own fault, and his family's fault, for letting him be a spoiled baby his whole life.

It's not my… pic.twitter.com/0SGb4hwi4l

— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) December 19, 2025

Tsarukyan has recently become involved in another controversy.

Tsarukyan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/armantsarukyan

While he is unable to return to the octagon, Arman has been participating in grappling competitions around the world. However, he continues to cause problems. Last Wednesday (17), he submitted Mehdi Baydulaev with a rear-naked choke at ACBJJ 20. However, a moment from the fight went viral on social media. Tsarukyan landed a knee to his opponent's waistline that was completely illegal, who countered with a front kick and almost started a general brawl at the event.

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