Paddy Pimblett rooted against Chimaev due to Tsarukyan cornering him

Paddy Pimblett publicly stated he was hoping for Sean Strickland to win against Khamzat Chimaev, primarily because Arman Tsarukyan was in Chimaev's corner. Pimblett admitted a part of him wanted Chimaev to lose simply due to Tsarukyan's presence. The comment reveals ongoing tension or rivalry between Pimblett and Tsarukyan. This statement was made on Paddy's YouTube channel following the UFC 328 main event. The animosity appears personal rather than related to any direct competitive history between the fighters.