Paddy Pimblett rooted against Khamzat Chimaev due to Arman Tsarukyan

British fighter Paddy Pimblett revealed that he supported Sean Strickland in his fight against Khamzat Chimaev primarily because Arman Tsarukyan was in Chimaev's corner. Pimblett stated, "A part of me kind of hoped that Khamzat would lose - just because Arman was in his corner." This admission highlights the personal rivalries and tensions between fighters outside of their own matchups. The comment came from Pimblett's YouTube channel following the UFC 328 main event.