Paddy Pimblett has insisted he will not fight a ranked opponent unless his pay from the UFC significantly improves.
The Liverpool fan favourite made a blistering start to life in the organisation with a first round knockout of Luigi Vendramini last month but slammed the brakes on talk of a much higher ranked opponent.
He is currently on a four-fight deal with the UFC but given his huge and increasing popularity, wants pay to reflect the calibre of opponent he will face.
Paddy Pimblett wants to be paid significantly more to fight a ranked opponent
The UFC could bide their time with the 26-year-old former Cage Warriors champion and when asked if he would be fast-tracked, Pimblett admitted he does not expect it.