In a recent interview with The MMA Guru, Paddy Pimblett straight away started taking digs at Arman Tsarukyan. While criticizing Tsarukyan, Pimblett referenced the Armenian’s most recent opponent, Dan Hooker.
Tsarukyan and Hooker fought at UFC Qatar, and the former won the bout via submission in round two. After that fight, while many believed that the 29-year-old was next for the title, he was denied the opportunity, and Pimblett and Justin Gaethje were announced as the next contenders who will fight each other for the interim lightweight strap at UFC 324.