Pimblett (22-4 MMA, 7-0 UFC) edged one step closer to title contention when he scored a dominant third-round finish of former title challenger Chandler at UFC 314 in April. Chandler (23-10 MMA, 2-5 UFC) thinks Pimblett could go on to become UFC champion, even though he doesn't see his overall skillset as elite.

Paddy Pimblett has responded to a rumor that he's set to return to the Octagon for a UFC fight against Justin Gaethje in the UFC 319 co-main event scheduled to take place on Saturday, the 16th of August at United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

If Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett both get their wishes, they could be up next after the new champ's stellar lightweight title win at UFC 317.