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Daily Mirror
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Donagh Corby

Paddy Pimblett told by rival he has become "the Jake Paul of the UFC"

Paddy Pimblett has been branded the "Jake Paul of the UFC" by fellow lightweight contender Drew Dober after his recent behaviour following his win over Jared Gordon.

Pimblett struggled to a razor-close decision victory over Gordon back in December, but insisted after the fact that he had dominated proceedings and comfortably won the bout. And Dober, ranked No.14, has called for a fight between the pair, although he admits it may not happen due to his rival being protected by the UFC.

And Dober says that it's not the challenge of facing Pimblett, a former Cage Warriors champion, that excites him as much as his desire to fight a hometown competitor at London's O2 arena. The American is keen to experience the best atmospheres in the world, and would like to face a fan favourite in their own country.

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