Paddy Pimblett vs. Arman Tsarukyan Trash Talk Heats Up Ahead of Potential UFC Clash

The outspoken Brit labeled the Armenian fighter “a little posh boy who has had everything handed to him on a silver platter by his dad.”

When podcast host Kyle Forgeard asked Pimblett if he believes Tsarukyan pulled out due to injury, Paddy “The Baddy” doubled down and addressed the Armenian fighter directly, looking into the camera and saying, “No he’s a little b— a— that’s what you are Arman. Little b— boy.”

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The animosity between the two stems from contrasting career trajectories. While Pimblett has gone undefeated in the UFC and had an impressive performance against King Green (formerly Bobby Green) in his last performance, his defensive gaps-- exposed in narrow wins over Jared Gordon and Tony Ferguson-- are enough to give MMA fans pause. Tsarukyan, a top-five contender with wins over elite competition, has criticized Pimblett’s skill set recently.

When MMA media personality “The Schmo” asked Arman if he would watch Pimblett’s upcoming fight with Michael Chandler, Tsarukyan answered, “They’re both not good, so I don’t follow them, it’s like a 50/50 fight, it’s just a hype fight, I don’t watch their fights because they’re not on my level.”

With both fighters angling for higher stakes, the UFC may soon face pressure to capitalize on the brewing rivalry. Tsarukyan, however, represents a more dangerous step up in competition for “The Baddy.” A win over the Tsarukyan would silence Pimblett’s critics, while a loss could swiftly derail his hype train. At the same time, Pimblett’s star power ensures the feud resonates beyond rankings, drawing casual fans into the drama.

A potential fight may promise fireworks. Tsarukyan’s wrestling-heavy approach and crisp striking contrast sharply with Pimblett’s unorthodox grappling and brawling style. 

For Tsarukyan, it’s a chance to humble a loudmouth. For Pimblett, a bid to legitimize his contender status. For now, Pimblett must focus on the task at hand as he faces Michael Chandler in the co-main event this weekend at UFC 314.