Paddy Pimblett aims for Conor McGregor fight at Madison Square Garden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:31 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Paddy Pimblett is targeting a fight against Conor McGregor if both secure victories at UFC 329. McGregor is set to fight Max Holloway in the main event on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena, while Pimblett co-headlines a lightweight bout against Benoit St. Denis. If both emerge victorious, Pimblett hopes to face McGregor at the annual Madison Square Garden event, typically held in November. Pimblett expressed excitement about the potential matchup and is willing to move up to welterweight for the fight. Having recently lost an interim lightweight title fight to Justin Gaethje, Pimblett seeks another bout before the year's end.
- •Pimblett plans to fight McGregor if they win at UFC 329.
- •McGregor returns to the Octagon after a five-year hiatus.
- •Pimblett co-headlines against Benoit St. Denis on July 11.
- •Both fighters were former Cage Warriors champions.
- •Pimblett seeks another fight by year's end.
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Paddy Pimblett eyes Conor McGregor showdown at Madison Square Garden
"Paddy Pimblett is plotting a Conor McGregor fight if they both win at UFC 329.
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