TLDR
- Paddy Pimblett faces Benoit Saint-Denis in UFC 329 co-main event on July 12 at T-Mobile Arena
- Pimblett looking to bounce back from first UFC loss to Justin Gaethje in January
- Saint-Denis enters fight on four-fight winning streak after February TKO of Dan Hooker
- Main card starts at 02:00 BST with fighters expected in Octagon no earlier than 03:30 BST
- TNT Sports Box Office will broadcast the event for £19.99 in Britain and €29.99 in Ireland
Sources: thesun.co.uk | news.paddypower.com
Paddy Pimblett will return to the Octagon on July 12 to face Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main event of UFC 329. The bout takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
The Liverpool fighter is looking to recover from his first UFC defeat, which came against Justin Gaethje in January. Gaethje has since won the lightweight championship.
Pimblett lost his chance at the interim lightweight belt in that fight. A victory over Saint-Denis would help restore his position as a title contender.
Saint-Denis Brings Momentum to Las Vegas
The French fighter enters the bout on a four-fight winning streak. His most recent victory came in February when he defeated Dan Hooker by TKO.
Saint-Denis has been climbing the lightweight rankings steadily. He is also aiming to secure a championship fight with a win over Pimblett.
Betting odds from Paddy Power list Saint-Denis as the favorite at 8/11. Pimblett is listed at 11/10.
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McGregor Headlines Stacked Fight Card
UFC 329’s main event features Conor McGregor taking on Max Holloway. The card includes several other high-profile matchups across multiple weight classes.
The preliminary card includes former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker facing Nikita Krylov. Olympic wrestler Gable Steveson will fight Elisha Ellison.
Cory Sandhagen meets Mario Bautista on the main card. Brandon Royval faces Lone’er Kavanagh in another featured bout.
The main card begins at 02:00 BST for viewers in Ireland and Britain. Pimblett and Saint-Denis are expected to enter the Octagon no earlier than 03:30 BST.
TNT Sports Box Office will broadcast the UFC 329 main card live. The pay-per-view pass costs £19.99 in Britain and €29.99 in Ireland.
The early preliminary card features Tracy Cortez against Wang Cong. Farid Basharat will fight Ethyn Ewing, while Ryan Gandra takes on Zachary Reese.
Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 Set for UFC 329 in Las Vegas
Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt appears on the preliminary card against Adrian Yañez. Luke Riley meets Kai Kamaka III in another preliminary bout.
Both Pimblett and Saint-Denis view this fight as crucial for their championship aspirations. The winner will likely move closer to a title shot in the competitive lightweight division.
The T-Mobile Arena has hosted numerous major UFC events. The venue is located just off the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada.
