{"id":327570,"date":"2026-05-01T20:52:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=327570"},"modified":"2026-05-01T20:52:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:22:36","slug":"paddy-pimbletts-ufc-329-return-fight-finally-confirmed-after-multiple-teases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/paddy-pimbletts-ufc-329-return-fight-finally-confirmed-after-multiple-teases\/","title":{"rendered":"Paddy Pimblett’s UFC 329 return fight finally confirmed after multiple teases"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As expected, Paddy Pimblett will share the cage with Benoit Saint-Denis in Las Vegas this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018The Baddy\u2019 is seeking to bounce back after falling short in his first UFC title shot this past January.<\/p>\n

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Pimblett was defeated by Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, where they collided within the principal event for interim gold and the appropriate to challenge Ilia Topuria.<\/p>\n

While \u2018The Highlight\u2019 gears as much as battle \u2018El Matador\u2019 on the White House on June 14, Pimblett will look to start his journey to a different championship opportunity the next month at International Fight Week.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s your thoughts on Paddy Pimblett after UFC 324?<\/h3>\n

‘The Baddy’ showed tons of heart during his five-round war with Justin Gaethje.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint-Denis confirmed for UFC 329<\/h2>\n

In recent weeks, it became relatively clear who the previous Cage Warriors champion can be sharing the Octagon with next.<\/p>\n

Pimblett teased a fight with Saint-Denis, and the Frenchman fueled talk of that matchup himself on social media.<\/p>\n

Now, that’s finally greater than only a rumor. French outlet La Sueur<\/a> reported on Friday that Pimblett vs Saint-Denis is about for UFC 329 on July 11, with MMA Junkie<\/a> also corroborating that claim.<\/p>\n

While \u2018The Baddy\u2019 looks to return to winning ways with a formidable performance at International Fight Week, the booking will mark a possibility for \u2018God of War\u2019 to make it five wins in a row.<\/p>\n

Saint-Denis has rebounded in a giant way since losses to Dustin Poirier and Renato Moicano paused his charge up the lightweight ladder.<\/p>\n

After victories over Kyle Prepolec, Mauricio Ruffy, and Beneil Dariush, Saint-Denis knocked out Dan Hooker at UFC 325 this past February to earn his fight with the recent title challenger at UFC 329.<\/p>\n

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The 2 lightweight contenders are among the many first big names confirmed for UFC 329 on the T-Mobile Arena. Many more are expected, including rumored headliner Conor McGregor.<\/p>\n

After missing out on his desired White House fight, the Irishman is anticipated to finally make his return to run it back with former featherweight and BMF champion Max Holloway in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

Cory Sandhagen and Gable Steveson are also set to compete at UFC 329.<\/p>\n

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