Morning Report: Paddy Pimblett calls Dana White vs. Eddie Hearn feud ‘very teenage girlish’

TL;DR

Paddy Pimblett has criticized the ongoing feud between Dana White and Eddie Hearn, calling it 'very teenage girlish.' The two promoters have exchanged insults and discussed the possibility of a boxing match between them.

Key points

Paddy Pimblett criticizes Dana White and Eddie Hearn's feud
The feud involves public insults and potential boxing match discussions
Dana White signed Conor Benn, prompting Hearn's response
Hearn claims a fight between them could sell over a million pay-per-view buys
Pimblett laughed at the childish behavior of the two promoters

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: UFC's Paddy Pimblett and Chairman of Matchroom Boxing Eddie Hearn at the Molly McCann v Ashleigh Johnson, Super Bantamweight Contest at M&S Bank Arena on April 18, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images). | Getty Images

Dana White and Eddie Hearn have had a lot to say about each other recently, much to the amusement of Paddy Pimblett.

The bizarre promoter feud has seen the two combat sports bosses publicly trading slights and insults, with White landing the first blow by signing Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing fighter Conor Benn, and Hearn answering back by working out a management contract with UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. White has frequently spoken about his plans to shake up the industry with his Zuffa Boxing endeavor, a boast that Hearn hasn’t taken lightly.

They’ve even gone back and forth on the possibility of fighting each other, with Hearn recently saying at a Matchroom Boxing event in Liverpool, England, that their boxing bout would sell “over a million” pay-per-view buys, and White continuing to brush Hearn off. Pimblett was also at the Liverpool event to watch close friend Molly McCann in action and he laughed at how two of combat sports’ most prominent executives are behaving.

“It’s be hilarious, but you know, first and foremost Dana’s an MMA promoter,” Pimblett told iFL TV. “First and foremost, Eddie’s a boxing promoter. They’re having a little bit of a mad spat at the minute. Without being disrespectful to either of them, it’s very teenage girlish, but they’ll get over it. They’re both going to end up being sweet, so we crack on for now.”

Q&A

What did Paddy Pimblett say about Dana White and Eddie Hearn's feud?

Paddy Pimblett described the feud as 'very teenage girlish,' highlighting the childish nature of their exchanges.

What sparked the feud between Dana White and Eddie Hearn?

The feud began when Dana White signed Hearn's fighter Conor Benn, prompting Hearn to respond by securing a management contract with UFC champion Tom Aspinall.

How have Dana White and Eddie Hearn insulted each other recently?

They have publicly traded slights, with White boasting about his Zuffa Boxing plans and Hearn claiming a potential boxing match between them could sell over a million pay-per-view buys.

What event was Paddy Pimblett attending when he commented on the feud?

Paddy Pimblett was attending a Matchroom Boxing event in Liverpool, England, where he watched his friend Molly McCann compete.