Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Arman Tsarukyan during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Arman Tsarukyan Unleashes Scathing Attack On Paddy Pimblett; Drags ‘Daddy Dana’ In The Conversation!

Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Arman Tsarukyan during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The UFC lightweight division has always been a hotbed of drama. Recently, Arman Tsarukyan and Paddy Pimblett are going at it, and all because of the lightweight title. These two fighters represent completely different worlds within MMA. Tsarukyan comes from wealth and privilege, while Pimblett built his reputation as the scrappy kid from Liverpool who fought his way up from nothing. Their beef goes way beyond typical fighter trash talk. It’s become personal, touching on class differences, opportunity, and what it really means to earn your spot in the octagon.

The tension reached a boiling point recently when Pimblett suggested he might be more deserving of a title shot than Tsarukyan. The Armenian fighter had just pulled out of his scheduled UFC 311 title fight against Islam Makhachev. Whether it was a back injury or weight cutting issues that forced his withdrawal, Tsarukyan found himself watching from the sidelines as Charles Oliveira got his spot. To make matters worse, Ilia Topuria’s recent victory and subsequent face off with Pimblett has fueled rumors that ‘The Baddy’ might leapfrog everyone for the next title shot.

Arman Tsarukyan Goes Full Nuclear Mode On Paddy Pimblett

When Pimblett claimed on his YouTube channel that he deserved a title shot more than Tsarukyan, the Armenian fighter completely lost it on X. Tsarukyan didn’t hold back and accused Dana White of spoon feeding him easy opponents. The attack was brutal and calculated, hitting where it would hurt most. He specifically referenced Pimblett’s recent fights against older, past-their-prime opponents.

“You’re a nobody, a trash can at most. Daddy Dana fed you a couple senior citizens to build your hype. That’s all you are, hype. I earned everything in my career, nothing was handed to me you b*m. Now sit your goofy ass down and wait until Daddy tells you what to do”

You’re a nobody, a trash can at most. Daddy Dana fed you a couple senior citizens to build your hype. That’s all you are, hype. I earned everything in my career, nothing was handed to me you bum. Now sit your goofy ass down and wait until Daddy tells you what to do https://t.co/xOFXQ9cSm1
— Arman Tsarukyan UFC (@ArmanUfc) August 11, 2025

What made Tsarukyan’s response even more cutting was how he framed their career trajectories. He emphasized that everything in his career was earned through hard work. He further suggested that Pimblett’s push came from UFC favoritism rather than genuine merit. Tsarukyan clearly believes that the Liverpool fighter has been given opportunities based on his entertainment value and marketability rather than his actual fighting skills.

During interviews, Pimblett has openly criticized Tsarukyan’s wealthy upbringing, calling him a “posh boy” who’s had everything handed to him. He pointed to Tsarukyan’s collection of expensive cars and his father’s successful construction business as proof that the fighter never had to struggle for anything. Meanwhile, Tsarukyan sees Pimblett as a manufactured star who got favorable matchmaking and promotional push despite lacking elite level skills.

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