Paddy Pimblett submits Benoit Saint-Denis in 52 seconds at UFC 329
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Paddy Pimblett submitted Benoit Saint-Denis in just 52 seconds during the co-main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena. Pimblett executed a guillotine choke after stuffing a takedown, leading the referee to intervene as Saint-Denis lost consciousness. This victory comes after Pimblett's previous loss to Justin Gaethje in January, and he called for a rematch. Earlier in the event, Luke Riley secured a TKO win, while Kavanagh suffered a submission loss.
- •Pimblett has 18 finishes in 24 wins.
- •Riley improves to 14 wins, achieving TKO over Kamaka III.
- •Kavanagh loses by submission to Brandon Royval.
- •Pimblett calls for fights against top contenders post-victory.
- •UFC 329 is part of the marquee International Fight Week.
- 3:51 AMBBC Sport — Pimblett makes title claim with 52-second win at UFC 329
"Liverpool's Paddy Pimblett submits Benoit Saint-Denis in just 52 seconds at UFC 329 to strengthen his claim for a lightweight title shot.
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