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Donagh Corby

Paddy Pimblett implored to take UFC chance "seriously" by ex- champion TJ Dillashaw

Paddy Pimblett has been implored by former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw to stop ballooning in weight between fights and take his opportunity more seriously.

Dillashaw has previously drawn Pimblett's ire after the Scouse fighter criticised him for suggesting he will never become world champion with his current diet. Pimblett hit back at Dillashaw branding him a "cheating little juice head" after the initial criticism, leading to a back-and-forth on social media.

But ahead of his fight with Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight title at UFC 280 tomorrow night, Dillashaw told Mirror Fighting there is no bad blood between he and Pimblett. He explained he was just looking to offer advice to the fighter, particularly given the promotional push that the promotion are giving the Liverpool native.

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