Paddy Pimblett, a fan favorite in the UFC, has his sights set on Dan Hooker as a potential opponent after Hooker’s gritty performance at UFC 305.
Hooker’s recent bout with Mateusz Gamrot was a fight to remember, earning both fighters “Fight of the Night” honors. The battle was intense and closely contested, with Hooker ultimately securing a split decision victory. The fight left many fans debating the outcome, but there was no doubt about the excitement it brought to the lightweight division.
Paddy Pimblett, who has been making waves in the UFC, seems interested in taking on a fighter like Hooker. Pimblett, known for his charismatic personality and aggressive fighting style, sees Hooker as a challenging and intriguing opponent now he’s re-entered the top five in the lightweight rankings.
In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Pimblett shared his live reactions to the UFC 305 fights. He also dropped a hint about a possible matchup with Hooker, saying, “Dan Hooker back in the top five, could be an interesting fight for me.”
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Pimblett’s comment suggests that he is keeping a close eye on the lightweight rankings and is considering the best route to further his career. A fight against someone as tough and experienced as Hooker could be a significant step for Pimblett, who is eager to prove himself against top-tier competition.
On the other side, Hooker has been enjoying the spotlight following his victory over Gamrot. In an interview with The Mac Life, he mentioned that while some fans are eager to see him face Charles Oliveira, he’s open to a wide range of opponents. Hooker said, “Yeah, they want Charles, it’s a good fight but I mean there’s heaps of cool shit I could do, the lay of the land is pretty crazy and it’s such a wild sport so we’ll see how it plays out. I couldn’t care less, (I want to fight) all of them bro, even Arman bro.”
Hooker’s willingness to face any opponent shows his fearless attitude and dedication to climbing the ranks in the UFC. He also expressed his desire to take on some of the toughest fighters in the division, including Arman Tsarukyan, Jalin Turner, and Islam Makhachev:
“I said to Hunter that I’d like to fight Arman because screw it, we’ll go the toughest route to the title that I possibly can, Turner, Gamrot, Arman, Islam, I just don’t care brother,” Hooker added.
Given Hooker’s readiness to fight anyone and Pimblett’s interest in a matchup, it’s only natural to wonder if the UFC matchmakers are considering putting these two in the Octagon together. A fight between Pimblett and Hooker would undoubtedly draw significant attention from fans, given their entertaining fighting styles and personalities.
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For Pimblett, a victory over Hooker could propel him further up the lightweight rankings and solidify his place as a legitimate contender in the division. For Hooker, it would be another chance to prove his mettle against one of the UFC’s rising stars.
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