As Arman Tsarukyan prepares for his UFC return, tensions have escalated with Paddy Pimblett, who mocked him online and brushed him off as irrelevant, even claiming that fans aren’t interested in him. In response, Tsarukyan fired back, accusing Pimblett of climbing the UFC ranks through hype, handouts, and shortcuts. Pimblett didn’t stay quiet either, hitting back with harsh replies of his own
Tsarukyan, once considered a top contender to challenge Islam Makhachev, saw his title hopes delayed due to injury. Meanwhile, Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett mocked the Armenian fighter’s privileged background and criticized him for withdrawing from the Islam fight. On his X, Pimblett wrote:
“Rich boy talking about handouts. You’ve been handed everything on a silver platter ur whole life by daddy u never said I wudnt fight you its just nobody cares about you after pulling out against Islam because of a “back injury” we all know u was menstruating really u sausage.”
Rich boy talking about handouts🤣you’ve been handed everything on a silver platter ur whole life by daddy u 🤡never said I wudnt fight you its just nobody cares about you after pulling out against Islam because of a “back injury” we all know u was menstruating really u sausage🤣 https://t.co/y8l908wTur
— Paddy Pimblett (@PaddyTheBaddy) May 31, 2025
Pimblett suggests that the injury was not a valid reason and implies that Tsarukyan was avoiding the fight because he wasn’t physically ready or strong enough. By mocking him in this way, Pimblett is calling into question Tsarukyan’s toughness and dedication.
Arman Tsarukyan Responds To Paddy Pimblett’s Claims
As the UFC lightweight division heats up, tensions between Arman Tsarukyan and Paddy Pimblett have sparked a fierce online rivalry. Pimblett dismissed Tsarukyan, saying fans would rather see him face Justin Gaethje, and called Tsarukyan a “tool.”
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Responding online, the former title challenger wrote, “It was obvious you were talking trash with zero intention of backing it up. Your UFC career is built on handouts, hype, and shortcuts to the top.”
Tsarukyan accused Pimblett of climbing the UFC ranks through handouts, hype, and shortcuts. With both fighters aiming for a title shot, their feud continues to grow, adding even more fuel to a potential future clash—if it ever materializes.
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