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Saint Denis vs. Pimblett: Title shot on the line
12 Jul
Summary
- Saint Denis and Pimblett clash at UFC 329 for title contention.
- Both fighters aim to rebound from previous setbacks.
- The lightweight bout is the co-main event at T-Mobile Arena.
Benoit Saint Denis and Paddy Pimblett will collide in the lightweight co-main event at UFC 329, a fight with substantial implications for the division's title landscape. Both fighters enter this crucial contest looking to recover from setbacks earlier this year, making their championship aspirations hinge on this pivotal matchup.
Saint Denis, under head coach Nicolas Ott, has demonstrated aggressive finishing ability, securing stoppage victories against notable opponents. His professional record boasts all wins via stoppage.
Pimblett aims to rebound from the first UFC defeat of his career at UFC 324, which ended his winning streak. Despite this, he remains a prominent star, eager for another significant fight. A victory against Saint Denis would quickly re-establish him among the lightweight elite.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card commences at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT), with the Saint Denis vs. Pimblett bout serving as the penultimate fight. U.S. viewers can watch via Paramount+ pay-per-view.
