Paddy Pimblett shines at UFC 329, earning performance bonus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:17 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
UFC 329 took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026. Paddy Pimblett showcased a dominant performance, submitting Benoit Saint Denis with a D’Arce choke in the co-main event just 52 seconds into the first round. Alongside Pimblett, Brandon Royval and Lone'er Kavanagh received the Fight of the Night bonus for their intense match, which Royval won with a rear-naked choke in the third round. Several other fighters, including King Green and Robert Whittaker, also earned performance bonuses for their noteworthy finishes. The event distributed a total of $100,000 bonuses to four fighters and $25,000 bonuses to eight others for their standout performances.
- •Paddy Pimblett submitted Benoit Saint Denis in round one.
- •Brandon Royval defeated Lone'er Kavanagh via submission in round three.
- •King Green won his match against Terrance McKinney late in round one.
- •Robert Whittaker claimed victory over Nikita Krylov in round three.
- •UFC 329 awarded a total of $500,000 in bonuses.
- 5:17 AMYahoo Sports — UFC 329 bonuses: Paddy Pimblett’s perfection picks up prime prize
"With the way he won, coupled with Conor McGregor's spectacular collapse (again) in the main event, Paddy Pimblett may be the UFC's new poster boy.
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