Paddy Pimblett submits Benoit Saint-Denis in 52 seconds at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 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.
- 2:23 PMYahoo Sports — Paddy Pimblett Reacts After Unbelievable Finish at UFC 329
- 3:51 AMBBC Sport — Pimblett makes title claim with 52-second win at UFC 329
"UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett shared his reaction after scoring an unbelievable finish at UFC 329 against Benoit Saint Denis.Pimblett needed just 52 seconds to submit Saint Denis with a D’Arce choke in the first round of their co-main event bout at UFC 329. It was an absolutely incredible finish by Pimblett, who is now […] The post Paddy Pimblett Reacts After Unbelievable Finish at UFC 329 appeared first on HEAVY.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 2:23 PMPaddy Pimblett Reacts After Unbelievable Finish at UFC 329
UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett shared his reaction after scoring an unbelievable finish at UFC 329 against Benoit Saint Denis.Pimblett needed just 52 seconds to submit Saint Denis with a D’Arce choke in the first round of their co-main event bout at UFC 329. It was an absolutely incredible finish by Pimblett, who is now […] The post Paddy Pimblett Reacts After Unbelievable Finish at UFC 329 appeared first on HEAVY.
- BBC SportJul 12, 2026, 3:51 AMPimblett 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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