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Conor McGregor and Jake Paul have both reacted to Paddy Pimblett’s controversial UFC win over Jared Gordon. The two fighters both gave differing opinions to the fledging MMA star's dubious points victory, reports the Mirror.
The Liverpudlian was back in the octagon at the weekend facing off against his latest opponent after his meteoric rise in the fighting scene. However, it wasn't his best showing as he failed to put Gordon away inside three rounds at UFC 282.
Instead, Pimblett had to leave his fate to the judge's scorecards and was awarded a narrow 29-28 win over the American. His opponent was furious with the call labelling it a 'robbery'.
Gordon said: "I was robbed everyone knows it. I can cry about it but I been back from worst and gods plan is the best plan so I know there’s something big to come from it."
It wasn't just Pimblett's opponent who was miffed by the call, with many people taking to social media to share their discontent. The latest figure to wade in with their thoughts on the controversial fight is the one of the most famous men in the UFC, Conor McGregor.
The Irishman has been an avid supporter of the Englishman during his rise and even covered his bar tab when he visited his Dublin pub. McGregor tweeted: "Congrats Paddy The Baddy this weekend. Doing all the right things despite what you’d think.
"Great stuff. Onward."
Meanwhile, on the other side of the debate, is YouTube star Paul, who has recently challenged Pimblett to a $1 million dollar spar. During his rise from social media superstar to boxer, he has already taken out several UFC stars including Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.
Speaking on Pimblett's recent performance Paul said: "Being a UFC fighter, with zero rights and no control,
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