Paddy Pimblett On His Next Fight

Paddy Pimblett says he'll fight anyone in the UFC's lightweight title picture, questioning why Arman Tsarukyan's win over Mauricio Ruffy has boosted his standing more than his own recent form.

"Ruffy is good, but he's ranked [No] 7. I've just beat ranked [No] 5, so since UFC 300, he hasn't beat anyone ranked higher than I've beat in over two years, but somehow, he's next for the title? It's one of them. I'll just fight whoever's name gets put on a contract to me. I don't turn down any fights. I've never turned down a fight. If Arman gets offered to me, I'll fight him. If Ilia gets offered to me, I'll fight him. If Charles, if Justin, I'll fight anyone. I don't care," Pimblett

Pimblett's most recent win came against No. 5-ranked Benoit Saint Denis, while Tsarukyan knocked out No. 7-ranked Ruffy in the first round at UFC 331, a result that's since cemented him as the UFC's No. 1 contender. Pimblett remains open to fights with Tsarukyan, Ilia Topuria, Charles Oliveira or Gaethje, depending on what the UFC offers him next.