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Paddy Pimblett Says Arman Tsarukyan Tougher Matchup Than Ilia Topuria

Pimblett compared potential opponents, calling #2-ranked Tsarukyan a bigger challenge than lightweight champ Topuria. “I think stylistically Arman is a tougher fight than Ilia… he’s more of a proper lightweight, better at grappling,” he said. Ranked #7, Pimblett was named by Topuria as a possible opponent for his first title defense, dismissing Tsarukyan’s ambitions, though MMA critics disagree.