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Paddy Pimblett Faces Backlash Over Hooker Remark, Releases BJJ Tap Explanation Before UFC 324

The interim lightweight bout with Justin Gaethje remains set for January 24 in Las Vegas.

Overview

  • Michael Bisping defended Pimblett’s mother-related jab at Dan Hooker as a joke that was “not that bad” in context.
  • Hooker fired back on social media with an explicit threat and a post that appeared to reference Pimblett’s late friend.
  • Pimblett published new footage explaining his Christmas Week tap to a calf slicer at Next Gen MMA’s King of the Mat.
  • He said he was deep into camp after a double session with five rounds of sparring and that a setup move used was not allowed under the tournament rules.
  • The interim lightweight title fight pits Justin Gaethje against Pimblett at UFC 324 on January 24 in Las Vegas.