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David Irvine

UFC star 'Paddy the Baddy' spotted at Celtic vs Rangers Scottish Cup final

UFC star Paddy Pimblett was spotted at Hampden for the Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Rangers.

The MMA fighter travelled to Glasgow to take in the showpiece final on Saturday afternoon as Brendan Rodgers' side hoisted the trophy.

Liverpool supporter Pimblett hailed the "unbelievable atmosphere" at the final as he suggested it would put "most prem [Premier League] grounds to shame.

Pimblett - nicknamed Paddy the Baddy - was seated in the "bouncing" Celtic end at Hampden.

He was joined at the match by three friends including Paul Dalglish - son of Celtic legend Kenny.

Alongside images from outside Hampden and from his seats in the Celtic end, Pimblett captioned the post: "The old firm derby is a game I’ve always wanted to go too, even more special at Hampden park in the Scottish cup final🏆.

"Unbelievable atmosphere puts most prem grounds to shame, that Celtic end was bouncing💚"

One chuffed Celtic fan commented: "Haha yass the bhaddie. Celtic Glasgow 💚🍀"

Another wrote: "Yess lad best team in the world 🍀💚"

And a third replied: "Paddy by name, Paddy by nature 🍀"

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