UFC told 1 Paddy Pimblett fight ‘sells itself’ as fans pick between Topuria, Tsarukyan and Oliveira

The UFC shouldn’t be short on options for Paddy Pimblett’s next project.

Pimblett is the talk of the mixed martial arts town after the performance he put in during last Saturday’s UFC 329 co-main event.

Before Conor McGregor’s unsuccessful return within the International Fight Week headliner, the show was stolen when Pimblett choked out Benoit Saint-Denis in only 52 seconds contained in the T-Mobile Arena.

Focus has already turned to what could come next for ‘The Baddy’, and the fanbase is basically split attributable to the sheer variety of intriguing options.

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Fans debate between Paddy Pimblett’s opponent options after UFC 329

Bloody Elbow readers have been engaging in a TalkingPoints discussion in regards to the UFC 329 winner’s future, prompted by the query, “Who should Paddy Pimblett fight next? Make your pick and explain it.”

Various fans responded on the TalkingPoints platform, where fights against Ilia Topuria, Charles Oliveira, and Justin Gaethje got here up.

“I feel it will depend on who else is on the cardboard. If it’s a quiet one, then Ilia to sell the tickets, but when it’s busy then perhaps Oliveira. If it’s the latter and he beats him, then Ilia, then Gaethje.”

“Book the Ilia fight.”

“Paddy stole the show last night, incredible walkout, incredible performance. I’d fairly see him vs Justin 2 than Paddy vs Ilia.”

“I’d do Paddy vs Ilia. That fight sells itself they usually each have recent losses to Justin.”

A whole lot of fans also responded on the Bloody Elbow social media channels, where they gave the impression to be split between the litany of potential matchups for ‘The Baddy’.

Max Holloway and Arman Tsarukyan joined the equation, while others continued to push for Pimblett to be elevated straight right into a championship rematch against ‘The Highlight’.

“I feel he should fight Gaethje or Ilia Topuria. He just beat BSD in under a minute. A standard contender doesn’t try this.”

“We want to see him fight Ilia… hand sanitizer boyyyyyy.”

“Paddy vs Charles for BMF belt. Winner gets Justin next spring.”

“Gaethje vs Arman and Paddy vs Ilia. Winner fights winner. Loses fights loser. Max fights whoever becomes champ.”

“I’d like him see him and Gaethje run it back.”

“Title shot. He subbed Benoit. Gaethje 2.”

“I’d say Paddy vs Max, winner fights Justin.”

“Ilia goes to be out for therefore long I don’t think it’s in Paddy’s best interest to attend on him. Give him Arman to see who gets one other shot at Justin.”

Who do the Bloody Elbow staff think Paddy Pimblett should fight next?

Fans weren’t the one ones laying out what they think should await Pimblett after UFC 329.

The Bloody Elbow team also got involved within the discussion, and it was a long-awaited grudge match against Topuria that led the way in which.

But there have been also mentions of McGregor’s name, after Pimblett teased a pursuit of that matchup prior to their respective outings on July 11.

Jordan Ellis: “1. Conor McGregor. 2. Ilia Topuria 3. Charles Oliveira – that’s my list so as, but I’d be pleased with any of them.”

Harvey Leonard: “Ilia fight in England. Probably the most obvious booking the UFC has ever been given.”

Kyle Dimond: “It must be Ilia. An enormous non-title bout. Can see them booking him against Conor for the ultimate bout on McGregor’s contract also.”

Jamie Theodosi: “Needs to be Ilia. Not that I feel that goes well for Paddy.”