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A Paddy Pimblett title shot ‘spits in the face’ of UFC meritocracy

A Paddy Pimblett title shot ‘spits in the face’ of UFC meritocracy

Kamaru Usman is not a big fan of Paddy Pimblett potentially getting the next title shot against UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Pimblett and Topuria faced off in the cage after “El Matador” won the vacant 155 pound title via a first round knockout of Charles Oliveira back in June. The two have been feuding for years now, and while …

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