Paddy Pimblett has teased his next opponent without revealing the name directly. The English lightweight suggested that fans will find out soon when the UFC makes an official announcement. Based on his social media post featuring a French flag emoji, speculation points to a matchup with a French fighter. The UFC is expected to announce the bout in the near future.
Paddy Pimblett is teasing his next fight without giving away the name, dropping a French flag emoji on social media and telling fans an official UFC announcement is coming soon.
The 31-year-old Liverpudlian carries a 23-4-0 record into his next assignment and is currently ranked sixth in the UFC lightweight division. Fighting out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool, the orthodox striker known as The Baddy has built a reputation as one of the more active and aggressive lightweights on the roster, averaging 5.49 significant strikes landed per minute at 52 percent accuracy. He also supplements his standup game with a busy submission attack, averaging 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes, and stands five-foot-ten with a 73-inch reach.
Why it matters
- Pimblett sits at sixth in the lightweight rankings, meaning a win over a well-placed French opponent could push him closer to the division's top five and the title picture.
- His combination of striking volume and submission threat makes him a dangerous stylistic puzzle for most opponents.
- The UFC has yet to confirm the matchup, so the identity of the French fighter and the event details remain officially undisclosed.
