UFC icon Paddy Pimblett gears up for his UFC 282 fight with a 'Chicken Shop Date'

Paddy Pimblett is preparing to make his fourth walk to the octagon when he faces Jared Gordon this weekend. The scouser first had to check in with Amelia Dimoldenberg for a renowned 'Chicken Shop Date'.

'Flash' is looking to extend his winning run to two straight and put an end to his opponents' hype when he competes in the co-main event at UFC 282 this Saturday. Despite having an extensive career in the sport and being with the company for half a decade, the lightweight has never been in a bigger fight.

In the build-up to the event on December 10, Paddy Pimblett and best friend Molly McCann took part in the famous 'Chicken Shop Date' alongside the awkwardly lovable Amelia Dimoldenberg, with their episode set to air on Friday.

Chicken Shop Date is a successful series in which celebrities answer questions and sit uncomfortably while host Amelia displays her unusual charm. The show has grown from strength to strength over the years and has welcomed some of the biggest UK musicians alongside worldwide talent like Sean Paul on set.

Although it is yet to be released, expect both Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann to be bombarded with hard-to-answer questions and awkward moments throughout the duration of what is usually a 5-10 minute video.

'Meatball' saw her phenomenal run of form come to an end when she stepped into the cage against a girl many expect to be a future title challenger, 23-year-old Erin Blanchfield.

Despite the setback, the Liverpudlian is eager to make amends and will want to force herself back into the winners' circle with a huge performance the next time she makes the walk.

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Has Paddy Pimblett's big moment been ruined by controversies?

Hype surrounded Paddy Pimblett as he prepared to strap on the gloves and test himself against a veteran of the sport in Jared Gordon, but has that now changed due to the athlete's recent public dispute with Ariel Helwani?

While many went against the Brit during his feud with the 12-time MMA journalist of the year, he has undoubtedly elevated the 'must-watch' aspect of his game to new heights.

Since his comments, Paddy has now either gained many more fans or become the villain in many people's eyes, which is likely a good thing for pay-per-view buys under his name, as large amounts will tune in wanting to see him fail.