about 8 hours ago

Beneil Dariush Accuses UFC of Protecting Paddy Pimblett From Dangerous Matchups

“They don’t want me to spoil some of those guys,” Dariush claimed, signifying that UFC shields #7-ranked Pimblett from tough opponents. Pimblett, unbeaten in his seven-fight UFC run, recently entered lightweight title discussions following his win over Michael Chandler. #9-ranked Dariush, a perennial contender, believes matchmaking favors rising stars over proven veterans, hinting at UFC politics behind the scenes.