UFC, Qatar and Paddy Pimbletts
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Paddy Pimblett went crazy as teammate Luke Riley kept his undefeated streak going in emphatic fashion at UFC Qatar. Pimblett travelled over to the Middle East to watch his teammates in action,
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‘I hate everyone ranked in front of me’ — Dan Hooker shoots it straight with Paddy Pimblett during UFC Qatar meetup | Video
Dan Hooker and Paddy Pimblett crossed paths before UFC Qatar’s ceremonial weigh ins on Friday and it left fight fans wanting more. This weekend will be a big one for Hooker as the No. 6-ranked lightweight takes a big step up in competition and meets No.
The stunt garnered thousands of likes and saw him receive massive support in the comments from fans and fellow fighters alike. Oban Elliott simply wrote “come on man” with a heart emoji, while Paddy Holohan added: “Keep your head held high Shem not everyone gets to put on them gloves .”
Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria still have bad blood in 2025. Pimblett and Topuria began their feud after the pair came to blows at the UFC’s London event in 2022. Having been embroiled in a
Dan Hooker thinks it's garbage that Paddy Pimblett or Justin Gaethje would get a title shot before him with a UFC Qatar win.
Paddy Pimblett took a shot at Justin Gaethje on Tuesday due to Gaethje's belief that he is owed a UFC lightweight title shot against Ilia Topuria.
A victory over Tsarukyan not only positions Hooker closer to a title shot but also sets the stage for potential matchups with the current champion, Ilia Topuria. However, the path to a title shot is fraught with uncertainties, particularly with Topuria's rumored plans for a title defense early next year.
It was always a matter of when, not if, these two would cross paths in Qatar. It is the UFC’s first trip to Qatar, and the occasion has drawn a number of big names to Doha. Among them are several fighters who will be in action this weekend.
Much-loved pundit and former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has gone viral after daring UFC star Paddy Pimblett to choke him out on live TV. As a key part of the CBS Sports Golazo panel - covering Champions League football with a comedic twist - Richards is never too far from doing something a bit on the silly side.