Paddy Pimblett prepares for UFC 329 co-main event against Benoit Saint-Denis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Paddy Pimblett is set to face Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main event of UFC 329 on July 11. Following a loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, Pimblett relished the recent defeat of rival Ilia Topuria by Gaethje, which he views as vindication for his own prior defeat. Pimblett criticized Topuria for his performance during the fight at UFC Freedom 250, where he expressed that he would have continued fighting despite the circumstances. In his upcoming bout, Pimblett hopes to secure a rematch with Gaethje by finishing Saint-Denis, who is noted for his striking ability and military background.
- •Pimblett faces Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329 on July 11.
- •He criticizes Topuria for quitting during their recent match.
- •Pimblett seeks a rematch with Justin Gaethje after his victory over Topuria.
- •He remains confident despite his previous loss to Gaethje.
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"INTERVIEW: Pimblett speaks to Will Castle ahead of his UFC 329 co-main event with Benot Saint-Denis, about the months that followed his damning defeat to Justin Gaethje, and how that first UFC loss was perfectly vindicated by the demolition of rival Ilia Topuria at the White House
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