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Paddy Pimblett Predicts Benoit Saint Denis Won't Shoot at UFC 329

2026-06-23 · Paddy Pimblett · Player Focus

Paddy Pimblett Predicts Benoit Saint Denis Won't Shoot at UFC 329

Paddy Pimblett faces Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329 on July 11. Pimblett expects Saint Denis to shelve his wrestling due to submission danger.

What happened?

Paddy Pimblett spoke with TNT Sports about his upcoming fight. He said Saint Denis will stay standing because of the submission risk.

Why it matters for Paddy Pimblett

Pimblett acknowledged Saint Denis brings power and aggression. But he believes his own skill set poses problems across all areas. He favors his grappling over Saint Denis' power, saying "I've got cleaner striking than him".

What comes next?

Pimblett enters the bout 23-4 after absorbing a five-round loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. Saint Denis improved to 17-3 by stopping Dan Hooker at UFC 325. The lightweight clash headlines International Fight Week and closes the UFC 329 card. Pimblett is confident, stating "I don't see where he can beat me, to be honest". He averages more strikes per minute than Saint Denis, with a significant advantage in grappling. The fight is scheduled for July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Paddy Pimblett is ready for his upcoming bout against Benoit Saint Denis.

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