UFC analyst breaks down Benoit Saint Denis’ ‘biggest problem’ when backing Paddy Pimblett at UFC 329

Din Thomas thinks each Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint Denis have the identical weakness.

Pimblett has admitted some regret over his loss to Justin Gaethje after suffering his first setback contained in the Octagon.

After putting on among the finest fights of the yr thus far, ‘The Baddy’ is returning to a different matchup that appears more likely to deliver some highlights.

Fans is perhaps concerned about Saint Denis as a result of his health heading into July 11, but that’s not why Thomas is picking against him.

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Din Thomas believes Paddy Pimblett’s higher defense will see him beat Benoit Saint Denis

While Din Thomas will frequently chime in during a UFC broadcast to present his evaluation of a fight because it happens, the veteran coach also breaks down matchups ahead of time.

His preview of the UFC 329 co-main event alongside Laura Sanko saw him highlight one key factor when his broadcast colleague brought up that each Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint Denis aren’t “essentially the most defensively minded”.

“That’s going to be his biggest problem against Paddy… Paddy absorbs punches higher,” Thomas responded via One On One.

“I believe Benoit Saint Denis’ defense is a bit too suspect and I believe Paddy’s going to hit him more often,” he added. “Paddy’s going to get hit loads too however the difference is, when Paddy gets hit, Paddy has that Charles Oliveira ‘it factor’ when it comes to you may get hit and then you definately just fall to your back and recuperate and Paddy can try this.”

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Dustin Poirier is backing Pimblett to beat his former opponent for a similar reason when previewing the lightweight clash.

‘The Diamond’ raised that Saint Denis presents a threat because he’s willing to take probabilities, but believes ‘The Baddy’ will probably be just ahead of him within the striking department.

Ten of the Brit’s 23 pro wins have come via submission, which makes him dangerous if Saint Denis tries to take the fight to the ground.

Three of those submission finishes, essentially the most recent of which got here against King Green in 2024, have taken place contained in the Octagon.