5 fights that could be next for Paddy Pimblett

Paddy Pimblett is the hottest thing going in the UFC today. He only added to the swirling hype around him with a terrific submission victory over Jordan Leavitt at UFC London. This maintained his perfect start to life in the UFC and has led to some even comparing him to megastars like Conor McGregor.

While it might be too soon to suggest he will go that far, his three finishes in the UFC are definitely nothing to be sniffed at. He also has an incredible level of popularity for a fighter so early into his UFC career. With so many eyes on Pimblett, attention is already turning to who he might face next.

🎶 Ohhhh, Paddy the Baddy! 🎶

🔴 You know who the boy is! 🔴

😤 Paddy Pimblett just blew the roof off the gaff! 😤

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Here are five fights that could be next for Paddy Pimblett:

#5. Paddy Pimblett vs. Ilia Topuria

Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria had a run-in prior to the first UFC London event this year. They went back-and-forth on social media and then got into a physical altercation at the fighter hotel.

Topuria even called out Pimblett after beating Jai Herbert at that event, so a fight to settle the rivalry could be great.

Ilia Topuria y Paddy Pimblett protagonizan altercado en Londres. 😳

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Both prospects could become huge stars in the division, with Topuria currently sporting an unbeaten record of 12-0. Seeing which of these rivals is ready to start taking on ranked opposition would be incredible and the bout could be big enough to main event the next London event.

However, the potential of these two young stars might be exactly why it doesn’t happen next. With both men appearing to have big futures ahead of them, they might delay putting this fight together and instead continue to build up each man. While this fight should happen one day, it may not be time just yet.