Paddy Pimblett Set for Fight of the Night at UFC 329 on July 11

Paddy Pimblett is slated to headline the co-main event at UFC 329 on July 11, with Rafael Fiziev calling the lightweight clash against Benoît Saint-Denis a guaranteed Fight of the Night.

What’s at stake?

The bout pits Saint-Denis (17-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) against Pimblett (23-4 MMA, 7-1 UFC) at 155 lb in Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena. Saint-Denis aims to stretch his winning streak to five fights and inch closer to a title shot, while Pimblett looks to bounce back from his interim-title loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324.

Why does Fiziev think it will be a classic?

Fiziev, fresh off a main-event win over Manuel Torres at UFC Fight Night 280, says both fighters “throw technique out the window” for a brawl. “Very good fight,” he told MMA Junkie. “They’re like street fighters from the outside. Punching from everywhere, all the angles. They kick a different way.”

How could the chaos unfold?

Fiziev admits he can’t predict who will land the decisive blow, but he’s confident both men will earn a post-fight bonus and an extra $100,000. “These guys both have a big heart and I believe when the fight starts they will go after each other and go bone-to-bone,” he said. “I think it’s going to be a Fight of the Night, for sure.”

What does this mean for Pimblett’s future?

A win would catapult Pimblett back into title contention, reinforcing his reputation as a fan-favorite who thrives in high-octane exchanges. A loss, while a setback, would still showcase his willingness to engage in the kind of street-style combat that fuels UFC’s ratings.

The co-main event promises fireworks, and with Fiziev’s endorsement, the UFC’s July 11 card could become one of the most talked-about nights of the year.