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Daily Mirror
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Donagh Corby

Paddy Pimblett told he received a "Christmas gift" with controversial points win

Paddy Pimblett's rival Ilia Topuria was one of the most outspoken critics of the Scouse fighter after his controversial win over Jared Gordon.

All three judges scored Pimblett as the 29-28 winner over Gordon in his fourth UFC fight, much to the annoyance of many fans watching, as well as experts in the sport. The pair fought three close rounds, with the Brit being taken the distance for the first time in his octagon career.

And after himself winning a second round submission over Bryce Mitchell, Topuria took to the media room at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to give his thoughts on the result. He told reporters there that he felt Gordon had won all three rounds, and that Pimblett had been handed a "Christmas gift" by the judges.

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