UFC lightweight attraction Paddy Pimblett will make his Octagon return opposite 155-pound “God of War” Benoit Saint Denis as part of the upcoming UFC 329 event to close out International Fight Week in Las Vegas, recently made official for Sat., July 11, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in “Sin City.”
Just don’t expect Saint Denis, who averages roughly four takedowns per 15 minutes of action, to be shooting on Pimblett at UFC 329.
“BSD’s biggest threat is his left body kick or wherever he throws it, his left kick and
his backhand,” Pimblett told TNT Sports. “He’s got power and he throws everything with intent. He does try and take everyone down, but I can’t see him trying to take me down because he knows I’ll submit him.”
“I think he’s a very good fighter,” Pimblett added. “I respect BSD. I think he’s very intense. He comes forward and tries to finish fights. He’s never won past the second round, but he’s not going to get past the second round with me, I think. I’ve got cleaner striking than him. I’m a better grappler and I’ve got better cardio. I don’t see where he can beat me, to be honest.”
Maybe he can follow this blueprint.
The 31-year-old “Baddy” (23-4) is coming off a five-round ass kicking against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 back in January, his first loss under the UFC banner after signing with the promotion back in 2021. As for Saint Denis, 30, he improved to 17-3 by wiping the floor with veteran lightweight Dan Hooker as part of the UFC 325 lineup earlier this year in Sydney.
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