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Dan Hooker Slams Paddy Pimblett After UFC 324 Loss

1/27/2026

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Summary

Hooker Critiques Pimblett

Dan Hooker (UFC fighter) criticized Paddy Pimblett (MMA fighter) after Pimblett's UFC 324 loss to Justin Gaethje.
Hooker described Pimblett's performance as poor and questioned his ability to compete at a high level.
Despite the feud, Hooker said he will not pursue Pimblett now and will fight Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 325.
Pimblett acknowledged the loss, respected Gaethje, and vowed to return stronger amid rising tensions from insults.

Summary

Gaethje Claims Title

Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision at UFC 324 to claim the interim lightweight title.
The five-round victory positions Gaethje for a title unification bout against Ilia Topuria.
Pimblett acknowledged Gaethje's skill and expressed determination to return stronger.
UFC 324 drew record viewership for Paramount+, signaling a successful debut on the platform.

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Historical Context

UFC 100, held on July 11, 2009, in Las Vegas, was a landmark event in mixed martial arts, drawing over 1.6 million pay-per-view buys, the highest at the time. Featuring a heavyweight title unification bout between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir, it solidified the UFC's mainstream appeal. This success paved the way for future events, including UFC 324, which continues to attract record audiences.

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Hooker Critiques Pimblett

Dan Hooker (UFC fighter) criticized Paddy Pimblett (MMA fighter) after Pimblett's UFC 324 loss to Justin Gaethje.
Hooker described Pimblett's performance as poor and questioned his ability to compete at a high level.
Despite the feud, Hooker said he will not pursue Pimblett now and will fight Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 325.
Pimblett acknowledged the loss, respected Gaethje, and vowed to return stronger amid rising tensions from insults.

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