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Chael Sonnen Explains Why the UFC BMF Belt Must Stay Prestigious and Not a Title Shot Ticket

Chael Sonnen has taken issue with Paddy Pimblett’s recent comments. Pimblett recently suggested that the winner of the UFC 326 main event, which is a BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, could be next in line to fight the UFC lightweight champion.

By doing that, the promotion will once more deny the number one contender, Arman Tsarukyan, a title shot, something ‘The Baddy’ wants REAL BAD. Pimblett said on Tom Aspinall’s podcast:

“If it’s not Ilia [Topuria], it would be even funnier if they do, when I win, [Me] vs the winner of Max and Charles… It would be even funnier, big f**k you to Arman.