When UFC CEO Dana White announced that Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett would be fighting for the interim lightweight title in the UFC 324 main event , no one was more outraged than top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan . Champion Ilia Topuria announced that he’s taking a break from fighting while going through a divorce. According to top contender Arman Tsarukyan, the fight promotion had planned for Pimblett and Topuria to fight in January, but Topuria’s personal situation derailed the booking.
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Paddy Pimblett back in the gym awaiting next opponent
September 9, 2025
Paddy Pimblett back in the gym awaiting next opponent
September 9, 2025
Paddy Pimblett back in the gym awaiting next opponent
September 9, 2025
Paddy Pimblett back in the gym awaiting next opponent
September 9, 2025
Paddy Pimblett back in the gym awaiting next opponent
September 9, 2025
Paddy Pimblett back in the gym awaiting next opponent
September 9, 2025
Paddy Pimblett trashes top lightweight contenders
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