Paddy Pimblett rooted against Chimaev due to Tsarukyan cornering him

Paddy Pimblett revealed he was cheering for Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event primarily because Arman Tsarukyan was in Khamzat Chimaev's corner. Pimblett admitted that part of him hoped Chimaev would lose simply because Tsarukyan was supporting him. The comment highlights an underlying rivalry or tension between Pimblett and Tsarukyan. Pimblett's statement was made on his YouTube channel following the UFC 328 event.