Paddy Pimblett admits rooting against Chimaev due to Tsarukyan

Paddy Pimblett revealed he was rooting for Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event simply because Arman Tsarukyan was in Khamzat Chimaev's corner. Pimblett stated, "A part of me kind of hopes that Khamzat loses, just because Arman is in his corner." The admission highlights lingering tensions between the British lightweight and Tsarukyan. The comments were made on Pimblett's YouTube channel. This reveals the personal dynamics and rivalries that extend beyond the octagon.