Paddy Pimblett submits Benoit Saint-Denis in 52 seconds at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 3:40 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Paddy Pimblett achieved a rapid submission victory over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026. The fight ended just 52 seconds into the first round, with Pimblett executing a D’arce choke after capitalizing on a takedown attempt. This win marks a strong comeback for Pimblett following his loss to Justin Gaethje in January. After the fight, he issued challenges to other fighters, including Conor McGregor and Ilia Topuria, while celebrating with the crowd and honoring a recent tragedy in Liverpool.
- •Pimblett submitted Saint-Denis within 52 seconds of their fight.
- •Pimblett was a small underdog heading into the match.
- •This win comes after Pimblett's previous loss to Gaethje in January.
- •He called out Conor McGregor and Ilia Topuria post-fight.
- •Pimblett dedicated part of his celebration to Liverpool fans after a tragic event.
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Paddy Pimblett calls out Conor McGregor after first-minute submission of Benoit Saint-Denis
- 3:31 AMCBS Sports — UFC 329: Paddy Pimblett stuns with fast submission of Benoit Saint Denis, calls out all lightweight contenders
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — UFC 329 video: Paddy Pimblett puts Benoit Saint Denis to sleep with D’arce choke in just 52 seconds
"Pimblett sent Saint-Denis to sleep before also issuing a challenge to rivals Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje
"Pimblett called out Conor McGregor, Ilia Topuria, and lightweight champion Justin Gaethje at UFC 329
"Paddy Pimblett called out Conor McGregor after his lightning quick win at UFC 329
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 3:40 AMPaddy Pimblett calls out Conor McGregor after first-minute submission of Benoit Saint-Denis
Pimblett sent Saint-Denis to sleep before also issuing a challenge to rivals Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje
- CBS SportsJul 12, 2026, 3:31 AMUFC 329: Paddy Pimblett stuns with fast submission of Benoit Saint Denis, calls out all lightweight contenders
Pimblett called out Conor McGregor, Ilia Topuria, and lightweight champion Justin Gaethje at UFC 329
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 3:26 AMUFC 329 video: Paddy Pimblett puts Benoit Saint Denis to sleep with D’arce choke in just 52 seconds
Paddy Pimblett called out Conor McGregor after his lightning quick win at UFC 329
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