Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis officially booked for UFC 329 clash

After lots of rumor and speculation, Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis is officially booked for International Fight Week at UFC 329. The new was first reported by Alvaro Colmenero, and sources have confirmed the matchup with MMAmania.com as well.

No. 6-ranked Pimblett (23-4) has competed once already this year, coming up short in his interim title fight versus Justin Gaethje (watch here). Prior to that upset loss, “The Baddy” built himself into a UFC star and Lightweight contender by winning seven straight fights, picking up wins over the likes of Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler.

Meanwhile, Saint Denis picked up a violent stoppage win over Dan Hooker back in January. The win was his fourth straight victory, and he stopped every opponent. Since losing two in a row in 2024, “BSD” has responded well and climbed back into the Lightweight Top Five.

The matchup should be a high-octane collision of skilled and aggressive grapplers. Both Pimblett and Saint Denis are known for their offense-first styles and grappling prowess, so it should be an entertaining clash. The winner could end up next-in-line for a title shot or face off against the likes of Charles Oliveira or Arman Tsarukyan.

Who ya’ got?!?