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Nolan King and Ken Hathaway

Jared Gordon knows they’re different, but Paddy Pimblett’s message of positivity resonates the same

LAS VEGAS – Jared Gordon understands there are differences between himself and Paddy Pimblett. Many are obvious.

For one, Pimblett (19-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC) has sky-high popularity just a few fights into his UFC tenure, whereas Gordon (19-5 MMA, 7-4 UFC) has quietly ground out 11 UFC fights. UFC 282 will mark No. 12.

Countries of origin factor heavily into the equation, Gordon told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a pre-fight news conference Wednesday.

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