Pimblett admits rooting against Chimaev due to Tsarukyan cornering him

Paddy Pimblett revealed he was supporting Sean Strickland at UFC 328 specifically because Arman Tsarukyan was in Khamzat Chimaev's corner. The Liverpool fighter openly stated, "A part of me kind of hopes Khamzat loses—just because Arman is in his corner." This admission highlights the ongoing tension between Pimblett and Tsarukyan. The comment was made on Pimblett's YouTube channel. It suggests personal rivalries influenced fan allegiances during the high-profile middleweight title fight. Pimblett's honesty about his bias adds another layer to the complex web of relationships within the UFC lightweight and welterweight divisions.