Josh Hokit accuses Paddy Pimblett of being ‘two-faced’ after UFC 329

Paddy Pimblett's dominant performance at UFC 329—a spectacular submission of Benoit St. Denis in under a minute—came overshadowed by his controversial post-fight comments, which have now drawn criticism from heavyweight Josh Hokit.

Following his bonus-winning victory in the co-main event, Pimblett seized the moment to declare himself the new face of the UFC, particularly after the main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway ended anticlimactically due to McGregor's opening-round knee injury. "Oh my god, McGregor's done already? Well, he is finished," Pimblett said in his post-fight interview. "The new boy is in town. The main man is here. I can become the face of the organization now."

Hokit, who has built his UFC profile through polarizing trash talk backed by strong performances, used Pimblett's remarks as an example of what he views as widespread hypocrisy in the sport. Taking to social media, Hokit accused fighters of being two-faced, claiming they show each other respect only when it suits them.

"Fighters are the most two-faced people in the world," Hokit wrote on X. "Nothing but respect and bow downs to one another when it's convenient… and you wonder why I do what I do."

Hokit's critique suggests he views his own blunt approach to promotion as a necessary counterpoint to what he sees as performative respect among competitors. The exchange highlights ongoing debate within the UFC about appropriate post-fight conduct and fighter promotion.