Paddy Pimblett fires brutal shot at Dan Hooker as Justin Gaethje fight looms for UFC 324
Paddy Pimblett has sparked fresh controversy after a savage comment aimed at Dan Hooker resurfaced on social media. The remark, shared widely online, instantly divided fans and underlined Pimblett’s continued willingness to lean into trash talk as he prepares for the biggest fight of his career.
The quote, circulated by Championship Rounds, saw Pimblett mock Hooker’s grappling ability with an extreme and offensive line that quickly went viral. While some supporters viewed it as typical fight hype, others criticised the choice of language, arguing it crossed a line even by MMA standards.
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The timing of the comment is significant, coming with Pimblett’s blockbuster clash against Justin Gaethje now a done deal for UFC 324. The confirmed matchup represents a major leap into elite territory for the Liverpool lightweight, who has spent much of his UFC run under scrutiny despite remaining unbeaten in the promotion.
Hooker, meanwhile, remains one of the division’s most battle-tested veterans, known for his durability and striking-heavy style. While grappling has never been his primary weapon, he has consistently faced top-level competition at lightweight, making Pimblett’s dismissal all the more inflammatory.
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With Gaethje locked in as his next opponent, Pimblett’s words are now being viewed through a far harsher lens. Gaethje is a former interim champion and one of the most feared finishers in the division, a fighter whose résumé dwarfs anyone Pimblett has faced so far.
As UFC 324 approaches, the pressure on Pimblett will only grow. Trash talk may keep his name trending, but once the Octagon door closes against Gaethje, attention will shift from words to whether Pimblett can back them up on the sport’s biggest stage.
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