5 fights that could be next for Paddy Pimblett

#2. Paddy Pimblett vs. Jim Miller

Jim Miller has a record of 35-16 (1 NC)

Jim Miller is another UFC veteran who could make for a great next opponent for Paddy Pimblett. He has been competing at a high level for years and is currently enjoying a fine run of form with a three-fight win streak. This might make him an appropriate step up in competition for Pimblett.

While you can make the same argument that he might be too risky an opponent for the UFC to be keen on the idea, Miller’s recent opponents are arguably not of the same standard. In truth, it is tough to tell just how high a level the 38-year-old veteran is competing at at this stage of his career.

However, if Pimblett is to eventually progress to becoming a ranked fighter, he will need to be able to defeat this type of opponent. This might be a good time to match him up with Miller whilst he is on such a good run of form. While it may seem an unlikely pairing, this fight would be a good option.

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#1. Paddy Pimblett vs. Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson has a record of 20-18

Many felt Michael Johnson was unlucky not to pick up a decision in his last fight against Jamie Mullarkey. The controversial nature of that fight may mean the fact he lost doesn't hurt his chances of securing this fight too much. He certainly has an impressive resume and has been there with some of the biggest stars.

Johnson may not currently be competing at the level that saw him KO Dustin Poirier back in 2016 but he has looked good in his last two outings. His fights with big names like Poirier, Nurmagomedov and Gaethje would also create some intrigue regarding how Pimblett's performance could measure up.

Johnson versus Pimblett could be a high-profile bout even when considering the fact that neither fighter is ranked. It is a fight that Pimblett ought to win if he is as good as the fans want him to be and it seems like an appropriate step-up in competition. Perhaps this fight will be next for the surging Scouser.