Paddy Pimblett tears into Dan Hooker for referencing dead friend in verbal feud
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- UFC fighters Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker engaged in a heated verbal exchange after Pimblett mocked Hooker's grappling skills, prompting Hooker to reference Pimblett's late friend Ricky, which Pimblett found deeply offensive.
- Pimblett clarified he never insulted Hooker's mother and condemned Hooker's mention of his deceased friend, accusing Hooker of crossing a line by suggesting Pimblett was a bad friend to Ricky.
- Pimblett is set to fight Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324, with a potential title shot against undisputed champion Ilia Topuria on the horizon, making a future fight with Hooker unlikely.
- Pimblett also criticized Arman Ts
