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Liverpool Echo
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Sam Chinn

Paddy Pimblett taking the patient road to UFC superstardom despite Conor McGregor comparisons

Paddy Pimblett may have shot to stardom in recent years but still seems to be taking his time despite being one-half of a pay-per-view main event in just his fourth UFC fight.

The 27-year-old has come a long way since his first professional win over Nathan Thompson in October 2012. Competing in various promotions before he established himself as a serious prospect with Cage Warriors.

Leaving the European promotion as a 16-3 lightweight, Pimblett was on his way to the elite of MMA in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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