UFC 329: Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoît Saint Denis (Lightweight, Main Card)

Paddy Pimblett faces Benoît Saint Denis in a lightweight co-main event at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, in Las Vegas during International Fight Week. Pimblett returns after a January 2026 loss to Justin Gaethje, emphasizing his back-taking and submission threats while predicting a finish against the Frenchman. Saint Denis enters with strong recent momentum, including a TKO win over Dan Hooker at UFC 325 in January and three victories in 2025 that reinforced his aggressive finishing style and ranking edge. Both fighters bring high-volume striking and grappling upside in a stylistic clash that highlights Pimblett’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu adjustments against Saint Denis’s power and takedown volume. Opening market pricing reflected Saint Denis as a modest favorite, reflecting trader emphasis on his current form and durability heading into the bout.