Paddy Pimblett sees Dan Hooker as a possible struggle down the road.
Hooker (24-12 MMA, 14-8 UFC) outlasted Mateusz Gamrot in a Combat of the Night time effort at UFC 305 in Perth. With the win, “The Hangman” entered the UFC’s prime 5 light-weight rankings, and revealed that the promotion is focused on reserving him towards former champion Charles Oliveira subsequent.
Throughout a watch-along on his YouTube channel, Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) was stunned to see Hooker be that large of an underdog.
“I agree with Gamrot being a favourite. I don’t learn about a giant favourite – Dan Hooker’s fought a a lot higher-caliber of fighter,” Pimblett mentioned. “Though he misplaced a number of, he misplaced a number of to among the finest fighters on the planet. I might find yourself combating considered one of these, couldn’t I?”
Proper earlier than the scorecards have been learn, Pimblett precisely predicted that Hooker would get his hand raised. Pimblett, who simply entered the 155-pound rankings after rapidly submitting King Inexperienced at UFC 304, sees Hooker as an thrilling struggle.
“Combat of the Night time up to now of what I’ve watched,” Pimblett mentioned. “Let’s see the choice anyway. I reckon Hooker, lad, to be sincere … Dan Hooker again within the prime 5: could possibly be a pleasant struggle for me sooner or later.”
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