Paddy Pimblett secures Submission of the Month with quick D'Arce choke
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Paddy Pimblett earned MMA Junkie's Submission of the Month for July 2026 after defeating Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329. Pimblett executed a D'Arce choke just 52 seconds into the fight, swiftly ending the contest. This marked a significant rebound for Pimblett following a loss in a previous interim title fight. Just prior to this submission, Saint Denis was on a four-fight winning streak, making the loss particularly impactful. Pimblett now improves his record to 24-4 and has a chance to build on this momentum.
- •Paddy Pimblett defeated Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329.
- •The fight concluded in just 52 seconds.
- •Pimblett won MMA Junkie's Submission of the Month award.
- •This victory follows Pimblett's interim title fight loss earlier this year.
- •Saint Denis had his four-fight winning streak snapped.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — MMA Junkie's Submission of the Month for July: Paddy Pimblett's 52-second choke
"Despite a twister and a calf slicer being among the nominees, MMA Junkie's Submission of the Month for July 2026 went to a slick choke.
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