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Paddy Pimblett Challenges UFC Champ Islam Makhachev: ‘We’re Coming, Brother!’

Paddy Pimblett is coming for Islam Makhachev.

‘The Baddy’ broke into the lightweight top 15 with his first-round submission victory over King Green at UFC 304 in Manchester. That has officially put him on Makhachev’s radar as the reigning 155-pound titleholder.

Paddy Pimblett Challenges UFC Champ Islam Makhachev: ‘We’re Coming, Brother!’ 2

While in Abu Dhabi to attend the UFC’s latest offering at Etihad Arena, the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ was asked about a future meeting with the Liverpudlian.

“When he [Pimblett] deserves, why not,” Makhachev said.