After weeks of silence, Arman Tsarukyan has finally responded to Paddy Pimblett‘s nasty rant—and he has made it obvious that he has had enough. The top-ranked lightweight contender has faced some harsh criticism from ‘Baddy,’ who accused him of faking an injury to avoid Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. But now, just days before UFC 314, Tsarukyan has fired back in a way that has fans and fighters excited. The 28-year-old didn’t simply clap back; he made it personal and issued a clear demand.
Taking to X, Tsarukyan launched a scathing response: “Says the guy who got the easiest path to the top in UFC just because he’s got a funny accent and budget Beatles haircut. I dare you to call me out if you win, and we will see who will s— his pants in the octagon when we meet, clown.” He placed the ball squarely in Pimblett’s court. If ‘The Baddy’ defeats Bobby Green at UFC 314, Tsarukyan expects him to call him out right there. It’s a bold challenge that adds fuel to an already heated battle.
‘The Baddy,’ never one to back down, had previously accused Tsarukyan of withdrawing owing to fear rather than injury. He further mocked his opponent’s showy lifestyle and family fortune, labeling him a “posh boy” who had everything handed to him. His assertion that Arman “s— his pants” instead of confronting Makhachev was intended to humiliate the Armenian. But Tsarukyan’s ferocious return hints that if they do wind up in the Octagon together, there will be more at stake than just rankings—it will be personal.
The outcome of this weekend will determine whether Paddy Pimblett takes that callout seriously. However, if he defeats Bobby Green and has the courage to name-drop Arman Tsarukyan, it might result in one of the most heated lightweight fights in recent history. Both guys are trading low blows and contempt at every opportunity, making it obvious that this is no longer just about championships. It’s about pride, legacy, and who’s actually willing to back up their trash talk inside the cage. But while Pimblett believes ‘Ahalkalakets’ faked his injury, what does team Islam Makhachev think about it?
Team Islam Makhachev’s Take on Arman Tsarukyan’s Injury
While Paddy Pimblett continues to call Arman Tsarukyan a coward for withdrawing from UFC 311, not everyone agrees. In fact, someone from the opposing side—Team Khabib—has a very different perspective. It’s one thing for supporters or opponents to throw doubt, but when members inside Makhachev’s own group express compassion for Tsarukyan, it suggests that the situation isn’t as black-and-white as ‘The Baddy’ Paddy claims. Javier Mendez, the head coach of American Kickboxing Academy and the guy behind champions Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, recently offered his thoughts.
While Coach Mendez did not explicitly state that ‘Ahalkalakets’ was incapable of fighting, he did support the legitimacy of the injury. According to Mendez, Tsarukyan injured himself during the weight cut and was unable to attend the weigh-ins. And if anyone understands the brutality of those final pounds, it’s the man who previously witnessed Khabib Nurmagomedov being hospitalized in a similar predicament. “If he could’ve weighed in, he would’ve—just to get paid,” Mendez stated. “The poor guy didn’t end up getting anything.”
What makes this even more intriguing is the fact that Tsarukyan’s decision to withdraw cost him not just a title shot, but also a payday. That does not sound like someone afraid to fight; it sounds like someone harmed by a severe weight loss. Mendez’s account of ‘The Eagle’ going through the same situation lends credence to the idea that these things happen to even the best. So, while Paddy may believe Tsarukyan “s— his pants,” there’s a very real—and painful—possibility that the guy simply had a human moment. What do you think? Did he fake the injury? Let us know in the comments.
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