UFC Slugger Makes Bold Challenge: Paddy Pimblett, Dan Hooker, Justin Gaethje in His Crosshairs

This UFC lightweight has violence on his mind.

Matt "Steamrolla" Frevola has laid out his roadmap for UFC lightweight title contention. The no. 14 ranked lightweight fighter has his sights set on two big-name opponents before challenging for Justin Gaethje's BMF title, and then the lightweight throne.

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First on his hit-list is British superstar Paddy Pimblett, who he also called out in his last fight at UFC 288:

"[Pimblett's] got a lot of hype. ...The buildup --- the atmosphere is what I'm looking forward to," Frevola told 'Morning Kombat' on Sept 13.

After that? Frevola has two more names he'd like to fight before considering title contention:

"I think after I beat Paddy, hopefully at MSG, I think we're two fights away from a title fight," Frevola explained. "I beat Paddy and then maybe I beat Dan Hooker after that, and then maybe I beat Justin Gaethje for the BMF belt after that.

"And then we fight for the title."

It's clear Frevola is looking for any big-name dance partner to propel himself into the limelight. He also called out Dustin Poirier for a November showdown in a Tweet on August 22, and even considered Bobby Green --- amongst others --- in the replies:

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Im still looking for a dance partner for MSG in November 👊🏻 ⚔️ #WouldBeAnHonor https://t.co/FFi1aTyxsn

— Matt “The Steamrolla”Frevola (@SteamRollaa) August 22, 2023

If Frevola could secure himself a big-name fight and add another highlight reel finish to his resume, fans can expect to see "The Steamrolla" in even more high-profile bouts.

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