Arman Tsarukyan Hopes Justin Gaethje Will Defeat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324
Arman Tsarukyan, a rising star in the lightweight division, has expressed his desire for Justin Gaethje to emerge victorious against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324. Tsarukyan’s comments come after a series of verbal exchanges between him and Pimblett, with the two fighters frequently taking digs at each other in recent months.
According to Tsarukyan, he believes that if Pimblett wins the interim lightweight title, he will attempt to avoid a matchup with him. However, if Gaethje wins, Tsarukyan is confident that “The Highlight” will not hesitate to face him in the near future. In an interview with Helen Yee, Tsarukyan stated, “I want Justin to beat Paddy. If Justin wins, he’s going to fight me, but if Paddy wins, he is going to try to avoid me… Paddy is not a man like Justin.”
Tsarukyan’s comments can be seen in the following video:
Arman Tsarukyan Believes Paddy Pimblett Can Never Beat Ilia Topuria
Tsarukyan also shared his thoughts on the UFC’s decision to pair Pimblett with Gaethje instead of him. He believes that the promotion is trying to give Pimblett a chance to become the undisputed lightweight champion, and that Gaethje is a more favorable opponent for “The Baddy.” Tsarukyan told MMA Fighting, “They want to make him champion. They know that if they put me in, he’s going to lose, and the star is going to be gone. Gaethje is easy money for him. That’s why they even gave him the interim title, because he’s not going to be a real champion, because there’s Ilia Topuria, and he can never beat Ilia Topuria.”
Tsarukyan’s comments were also shared on Twitter by Red Corner MMA:
Arman Tsarukyan believes the UFC is building Paddy Pimblett’s profile and minimizing his risks
“They want to make him champion. They know that if they put me in, he’s going to lose and the star is going to be gone. Gaethje is easy money for him. That’s why they even gave… pic.twitter.com/fYpQIe8050
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) January 11, 2026
UFC 324 Preview
UFC 324 is set to take place on [Date] and will feature a highly anticipated matchup between Pimblett and Gaethje. The event is expected to draw significant attention from fans and pundits alike, with many eager to see how Pimblett will perform against the veteran Gaethje. As for Tsarukyan, he will be watching the fight closely, hoping that Gaethje will emerge victorious and set up a potential future matchup between the two.
With the lightweight division continuing to heat up, fans can expect more exciting matchups and verbal exchanges between fighters in the coming months. As the situation unfolds, it will be interesting to see how Tsarukyan’s predictions play out and whether he will eventually face Pimblett or Gaethje in the octagon.
