![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/paddy-pimblett-called-out-for-showdown-in-london-by-matt-frevola-after-ko-win/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_Untitled-1-24.jpg&description=Frevola brutally kncoked out Ottman Azaitar, who was 13-0 going into the fight at Madison Square Garden, before calling out Pimblett for a fight in the UK next yearPaddy Pimblett insists he has already had his 'Conor McGregor moment'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. Alex Pereira KOs Israel Adesanya to win middleweight title at UFC 281 Molly McCann taps out as Brit is badly beaten in first round at UFC 281 And Frevola made his case for the fight after beating Azaitar to land his fourth win inside the octagon, telling Pimblett that he better beat Gordon to set up a clash between the pair. "Paddy the Baddy better win that fight," he said. "Because me and Paddy in London? That's the fight to make!" And speaking with the media after the bout, Frevola reiterated that callout by saying "this is definitely the best moment of my career but every next moment is the best. The moment before this one was the best and when I knock out Paddy in London it will be the best moment again." Pimblett faces a difficult test in Vegas against Gordon, who has been in the cage with the likes of Charles Oliveira during his career. But Frevola is keen on making the fight happen in the UK next year regardless of the result, expla){kind=link}
Frevola brutally kncoked out Ottman Azaitar, who was 13-0 going into the fight at Madison Square Garden, before calling out Pimblett for a fight in the UK next year
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.
And Frevola made his case for the fight after beating Azaitar to land his fourth win inside the octagon, telling Pimblett that he better beat Gordon to set up a clash between the pair. “Paddy the Baddy better win that fight,” he said. “Because me and Paddy in London? That’s the fight to make!”