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Arman Tsarukyan Claims UFC Strategically Matched Paddy Pimblett to Push Ilia Topuria Bout

Tsarukyan said Topuria didn’t sideline himself because of “family issues,” but that the UFC wanted Pimblett “as a bigger name” before matching them. He argued he’s being avoided, saying Pimblett, Topuria and Gaethje are “easy work” and “nobody is on my level.” After beating Hooker at UFC Qatar, he was still passed over as Pimblett secured the interim shot instead.