Paddy Pimblett Cheers Dan Hooker’s UFC 325 Loss, Eyes Benoit Saint Denis Bout

Paddy Pimblett expressed mixed feelings following UFC 325’s co-main event, which saw Dan Hooker suffer a loss to Benoit Saint Denis. The matchup occurred in Sydney, Australia, where Saint Denis secured a compelling victory by knocking out Hooker in the second round after a series of submission attempts and relentless ground-and-pound tactics.

Paddy Pimblett’s Reaction to Hooker’s Loss

Pimblett found entertainment in Hooker’s defeat, making light of the situation during a recent video on his YouTube channel. He remarked, “Nice to see Dan get TKO’d after the shit he was chatting.” His comments came in the wake of his own recent setback, having lost a unanimous decision to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324.

Pimblett’s Recent Fight

The fight at UFC 324 marked Pimblett’s first loss in the UFC. Gaethje maintained a striking advantage over five rounds, ultimately claiming victory and the interim lightweight title. Following this, Gaethje is expected to face undisputed champion Ilia Topuria in a unification bout.

Future Matchup Considerations

Despite the rivalry with Hooker, Pimblett expressed a clear interest in a fight with Benoit Saint Denis. He praised Saint Denis, stating, “I think he’s a proper nice fella, and I like his fighting style.” He indicated that if a bout is arranged, he anticipates finishing Saint Denis.

Saint Denis’s Aspirations

After his victory over Hooker, Saint Denis outlined his ambition to face high-profile opponents, including Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway, Charles Oliveira, and Arman Tsarukyan. Notably, Pimblett’s name was not included in his target list.

Conclusion

In a parting shot regarding Hooker, Pimblett concluded, “Hooker, unlucky, mate.” As both fighters navigate their respective paths in the lightweight division, fans eagerly anticipate their next moves.