Overview
- UFC 324 will feature an interim lightweight title bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, with the winner positioned to face Ilia Topuria after his hiatus.
- In a Full Send MMA interview, Pimblett argued Arman Tsarukyan’s NSAC suspension, late injury withdrawal, and a reported refusal to rematch Mateusz Gamrot justified his exclusion.
- Tsarukyan says the UFC told him the decision was strictly business, and he believes the promotion is building Pimblett as a commercial draw.
- The No. 1 contender fired back on X by calling Pimblett a fraud and warning that a fight would expose him.
- Gaethje said he feels for Tsarukyan and expects he will get his chance, as some online reaction echoed Pimblett’s criticisms.