Dana White announces Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon, managers refute booking

Paddy Pimblett celebrates after his UFC debut victory in September.Following his violent knockout debut UFC victory, Paddy Pimblett’s next opponent has been the target of regular speculation. Some were even suggesting that the much hyped former Cage Warriors featherweight champ might face former lightweight title contender Donald Cerrone. A rumor Pimblett himself later refuted.

Instead, however, it seems as though Jared Gordon may have made the strongest case for himself to face the Liverpudlian—with a post-fight call-out following his victory over Joe Solecki at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker.

“Nothing malicious, I like the guy,” Gordon said of his interest in the fight. “But, I beat his…