Paddy Pimblett has been called out by UFC veteran Michael Johnson for a showdown at the latest instalment of UFC London next year.
The Liverpudlian made his fourth appearance in the promotion at UFC 282 at the weekend when he narrowly outpointed Jared Gordon at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It was a tough night for Pimblett, who edged the win on the scorecards to the bewildered of many, including his rival, who suggested he had been "robbed" by the judges.
Calls have been made for Pimblett to step up his opposition further and continue his quick-time rise to the top of the roster, after drawing comparisons with Irishman Conor McGregor. Long-serving UFC star Johnson believes he can step up to the plate, writing on Twitter : "Me & @UFCpaddy @UFC London in March. Co-main event."
