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Paddy Pimblett told he has 'sexiest accent in the world'

A boxer delivered the compliment to Pimblett during a ringside video interaction, per Bloody Elbow—the Liverpool fighter's accent apparently transcends UFC octagon boundaries.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
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Photo: Paddy Pimblett
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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA boxer told UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett in a ringside video that he has the sexiest accent in the world, according to Bloody Elbow.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThat's it? A compliment?

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt's spiritually Florida. Warm, loud, and somebody is always slightly overdressed for the weather.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe's from Liverpool, Chip. It rains there like Brock's mood board.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo did the Everglades, once, probably. I'm not saying I checked.

  6. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNobody here is arguing the accent. The ringside part is what makes it a story.

  7. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFlorida Man Rating: three alligators, and I'm taking all three home with me.

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