UFC 329 live blog: Benoit Saint Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett
This is the UFC 329 live blog for Benoit Saint Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett, the lightweight co-main event bout Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Saint Denis is currently No. 7 at 155 pounds in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, while Pimblett sits at No. 12.
The surging Saint Denis (17-3, 1 NC) has looked like the most dangerous man in the lightweight division. He has finished all four opponents during his current four-fight win streak, including fellow top 10 contender Mauricio Ruffy, and veterans Dan Hooker and Beneil Dariush. A two-fight skid in 2024 appeared to derail Saint Denis’ hype train, but he’s rebounded with style and could challenge for UFC gold soon.
Pimblett (23-4) recently had his own chance to win a UFC title, but fell short against Justin Gaethje in their interim lightweight championship match. The loss snapped Pimblett’s nine-fight win streak and ruined his perfect UFC record after he started 7-0 with the promotion. “The Baddy” can vault right back to the front of the line with an impressive performance against the red-hot Saint Denis.
Check out the UFC 329 live blog for Benoit Saint Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett below.
Round 1: Marc Goddard is the referee for this 155-pound clash. Big pop from the crowd as Pimblett walks out.
They touch gloves and go for it right away! Pimblett tags BSD early and they are grappling already! Pimblett secures a choke and BSD is in trouble! WOOOOW! BSD IS OUT COLD! WHAT???? Incredible win for BSD!
Official result: Paddy Pimblett def. Benoit Saint Denis via first-round submission (d’arce choke) (0:52)
