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Paddy Pimblett targets Charles Oliveira following UFC 329 victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:42 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Paddy Pimblett targets Charles Oliveira following UFC 329 victory

Summary

Paddy Pimblett made a bold declaration about a potential matchup with Charles Oliveira after submitting Benoit Saint Denis in the co-main event of UFC 329 on July 12, 2026. In the post-fight press conference, Pimblett expressed confidence in finishing Oliveira by submission, citing respect for Oliveira while also suggesting he might struggle with grappling. Both fighters currently have no confirmed next opponents, leaving the possibility of this bout open. Pimblett hopes to climb back into title contention in the lightweight division following his decision loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324.

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•Pimblett submitted Benoit Saint Denis with a first-round D’Arce choke.
•He predicted he would submit Oliveira if they fought.
•Both fighters are currently unbooked for their next matches.
•Pimblett aims to re-enter title contention after a previous loss to Gaethje.
•Oliveira won the BMF title against Max Holloway at UFC 324.

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UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett made a bold prediction for a potential matchup against UFC BMF champion Charles Oliveira. Pimblett earned his most impressive victory to date when he submitted Benoit Saint Denis via first-round D’Arce choke in the co-main event of UFC 329. It was a violent finish by Pimblett, as he choked his […] The post Paddy Pimblett Makes Bold Prediction for Charles Oliveira Fight appeared first on HEAVY.
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