• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Paddy Pimblett's rumoured next UFC fight described as a 'p**s-take' and would stun the MMA world

Home> MMA> UFC> UFC News

Updated 13:20 1 Aug 2025 GMT+1Published 13:17 1 Aug 2025 GMT+1

Paddy Pimblett's rumoured next UFC fight described as a 'p**s-take' and would stun the MMA world

Dan Hooker believes he knows Paddy Pimblett's next UFC fight.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Paddy Pimblett could be involved in a super-fight in his next UFC appearance - but it has been described as an absolute 'p**s-take' by his rival.

Pimblett hasn't fought since his big win over Michael Chandler last April, but he grabbed plenty of headlines at June's UFC 317, where Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira to become the UFC lightweight champion.

After Topuria's victory over Oliveira, which didn't impress Pimblett, the Spaniard called the Scouser into the Octagon for a face-off.

There's beef between Topuria and Pimblett, having had several run-ins over the years, including an altercation at UFC London in 2022.

Advert

And Dan Hooker is convinced the UFC will match Topuria against Pimblett.

He called the proposed bout an 'absolute p**s-take' as he suggested Arman Tsarukyan should be next in line for a shot at UFC gold.

"They might actually do Paddy, which is an absolute p**s-take," he said on Sky Sports NZ. "If you're in Ilia's shoes, logically he should be fighting Arman [Tsarukyan], but he's not gonna because Arman's a really tough fighter.

"But if you're smart, you take Paddy Pimblett," the Kiwi fighter added. "You’re gonna get the most money because there's a lot of animosity and... the worst fighter. It’s a win-win."

Advert

Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett faced off at UFC 317. Image: Getty
Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett faced off at UFC 317. Image: Getty

One thing's sure, however, Topuria vs. Pimblett would be a mega showdown between two of the UFC's biggest stars.

They are among the biggest names in the promotion and a clash would generate a huge amount of interest across the world.

Topuria's next opponent is still in the works, with the likes of the aforementioned Pimblett and Tsarukyan in the mix, not to mention Justin Gaethje.

Advert

Paddy Pimblett celebrates after beating Michael Chandler. Image: Getty
Paddy Pimblett celebrates after beating Michael Chandler. Image: Getty

Dan Hooker isn't interested in fighting Paddy Pimblett next

Pimblett has been called out by several UFC lightweights given his stock has risen since his stoppage victory over Chandler at UFC 314.

But Hooker, who hasn't fought in a year, isn't keen on a bout against the 30-year-old and called him a 'sh*t' fighter.

Advert

"I don't think the guy's that good," Hooker said of Pimblett on Submission Radio. "And it brings out the best of me when I fight an actual good fighter. Like, when they give me someone that I think I can beat, or I think someone's sh*t, then I fight sh*t.

"Like, my mind subconsciously relaxes because I think they're sh*t, and then I do sh*t, then they beat me.

"But when I fight a guy that I think could kick my ass, then my subconscious goes, 'Oh, sh*t, we might get our ass kicked'. Then I wake up so, I actually end up fighting really well.

"So, I'd rather just fight the best guy so I actually perform well."

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Paddy Pimblett, UFC

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

X

@NasJabbar

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

16 hours ago
a day ago
2 days ago
  • 16 hours ago

    UFC fighter speaks out after Dana White ruthlessly cuts him from roster despite winning last bout

    He exits the UFC even though he won his last fight at UFC Abu Dhabi.

    MMA
  • a day ago

    UFC legend officially removed from roster as Dana White's stance made clear

    He's been removed from the roster after 32 fights in the UFC

    MMA
  • 2 days ago

    Donald Trump has made his feelings clear on Joe Rogan as he's accused of 'gaslighting' over Epstein files

    The U.S. President had his say on the popular podcaster, comedian and UFC commentator.

    MMA
  • 2 days ago

    Conor McGregor drops huge bombshell on his UFC future as update given on his return

    Conor McGregor's UFC comeback is officially in motion.

    MMA
  • Paddy Pimblett handed shock new UFC ranking after Ilia Topuria face-off and it's got fans talking
  • Paddy Pimblett called out to monstrous fight that would earn him a shot at the UFC lightweight title
  • Paddy Pimblett accepts UFC star's call out to huge fight as he issues three-word message
  • UFC fans concerned for Paddy Pimblett after seeing him weigh-in for Michael Chandler fight at UFC 314