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Paddy Pimblett Teases Benoit Saint-Denis for UFC 329 Return After 'Ego' Admission

The likely pairing would test his climb toward contention against a higher-ranked opponent.

Jan 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Paddy Pimblett (blue gloves) before the fight against Justin Gaethje (red gloves) during UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena.
Paddy Pimblett - Image via @PaddyTheBaddy Youtube
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Overview

  • Pimblett says he has started a 12-week camp and intends to fight on July 11 at UFC 329 during International Fight Week in Las Vegas, though the UFC has not announced his bout.
  • In a new YouTube video, he wore a beret with a baguette and garlic necklace to hint at French contender Benoit Saint-Denis as his next opponent, which multiple outlets report as the probable matchup.
  • He says his ego derailed his January title bid against Justin Gaethje and vows to lean on fight IQ and a stricter game plan instead of trading recklessly.
  • Early betting markets opened on the rumored fight and list Pimblett as the underdog to Saint-Denis, signaling expectations that the Frenchman is favored.
  • Pimblett lost a unanimous decision to Gaethje for the interim belt on January 24, and Gaethje now heads for a June unification with Ilia Topuria, which shapes Pimblett’s route back toward the title picture.