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Nolan King and Ken Hathaway

Paddy Pimblett plans breakthrough at UFC 282: ‘No one respects me and it pisses me off’

LAS VEGAS – Paddy Pimblett has the promotional push and fanbase size of a bonafide star, but still doesn’t think he gets the full scope of respect he deserves.

Ahead of his UFC 282 bout vs. Jared Gordon, which takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, Pimblett (19-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC) expressed frustration at doubters’ persistence.

“They’re not (giving proper credit),” Pimblett told MMA Junkie and other reporters Wednesday at a pre-fight news conference. “It’s cheeky, lad. People still aren’t taking me for real. Do you know what I mean? No one respects me and it pisses me off. I’ve just got to get on with that, lad. People don’t respect the come-up. It’s as simple as (that).”

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