Pimblett teases upcoming opponent announcement with French flag emoji

Paddy Pimblett has provided a subtle hint about his next opponent while refusing to reveal specific details. The Liverpool fighter stated that he won't disclose who his opponent will be and that the UFC will make the announcement at the appropriate time. In his message, Pimblett used a French flag emoji, strongly suggesting his opponent is French. Given recent reports, this appears to indicate a bout with Benoit Saint-Denis. Pimblett added that fans will learn about the matchup soon.