Paddy Pimblett critiques Arman Tsarukyan's performance after UFC 331 victory

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Paddy Pimblett critiques Arman Tsarukyan's performance after UFC 331 victory
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Paddy Pimblett commented on Arman Tsarukyan's wrestling skills following Tsarukyan's recent knockout win against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on September 19 in Los Angeles. While Tsarukyan secured the Performance of the Night bonus, Pimblett believes he displayed vulnerabilities, particularly in wrestling, during the fight. Tsarukyan was reportedly struggling before landing a decisive elbow that ended the match. Pimblett expressed curiosity about how the fight would have evolved if it had gone the distance, citing Ruffy's early success in the bout. All three fighters are contenders for a title shot against Justin Gaethje.

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  • Tsarukyan won by knockout against Ruffy at UFC 331 on September 19.
  • Pimblett observed that Tsarukyan struggled before his finishing strike.
  • Praise for Tsarukyan was provided by Dana White despite Pimblett's criticism.
  • Pimblett and Tsarukyan are both in contention for a fight against Justin Gaethje.
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While Arman Tsarukyan made a statement in his recent bout, Paddy Pimblett wasn’t overly impressed.

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