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Paddy Pimblett teases next fight after UFC 329 win and safety fine

2026-08-28 · Paddy Pimblett · Player Focus

Paddy Pimblett has hinted that an announcement on his next fight could come in the next few days after his UFC 329 victory in Las Vegas.

What did Paddy Pimblett say about his next UFC fight?

Paddy Pimblett got back to winning ways at UFC 329 last month with a sensational first-round submission win over Benoit Saint Denis. The Liverpudlian celebrated the performance that earned him a $100,000 bonus. He said an announcement on his next fight is imminent and fans should expect news shortly.

Why was Paddy Pimblett punished after UFC 329?

Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett had their UFC 329 purses withheld and were handed a $2,500 fine for jumping out of the cage following their respective victories. Pimblett secured the win over Benoit Saint Denis on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena. The punishment came despite his strong performance and bonus award.

How did Paddy Pimblett react to AI analysis of his fighting style?

Paddy Pimblett reacted to an AI explanation of the ways to defeat him in the Octagon in a new Bleacher Report video. He was presented with five methods of winning a UFC fight against him, agreeing and disagreeing with multiple options. The 31-year-old owns a 24-4 record in his professional MMA career.

What did Usman Nurmagomedov say about Paddy Pimblett?

Usman Nurmagomedov criticized Paddy Pimblett and said UFC lightweights are not much stronger than PFL competitors. He pointed out that Pimblett lost to a 37 year old veteran in reference to his past defeat. Nurmagomedov argued the top UFC lightweights just keep fighting each other without clear progression.

  • Paddy Pimblett won by first-round submission over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329 on July 11 2026
  • He received a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus for that victory
  • His purse was withheld and he was fined $2,500 for jumping out of the cage after the win
  • Paddy Pimblett holds a 24-4 professional MMA record as of August 2026

Paddy Pimblett remains focused on his return to the Octagon as fans await his next fight announcement.

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