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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Donagh Corby

Paddy Pimblett called out for London showdown after Matt Frevola's KO win at UFC 281

Paddy Pimblett may have a fight for the UFC's major card in the UK next year, with lightweight Matt Frevola calling him out after his win at UFC 281.

Frevola handed the unbeaten Ottmain Azaitar a surprising first loss when he landed a close-range right hand in the clinch that opened the undefeated lightweight up for a left hand that stopped the show. And he used his opportunity on the microphone with Joe Rogan after the fight to call for a meeting with Pimblett in London next year.

The Scouse fighter is set to face Jared Gordon next month at UFC 282, but is already being eyed up for a spot on the undercard of Leon Edward's homecoming title defence in 2023. The promotion are keen to have Edwards rematch Kamaru Usman next year, and will likely want fan favourites such as Pimblett to strengthen the event.

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