Pros react after Paddy Pimblett submits Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329

Tonight’s UFC 329 co-main event featured a pivotal lightweight contest between Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint Denis.

Pimblett (24-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a tough loss to Justin Gaethje in a fight for the promotion‘s interim lightweight title this past January at UFC 324. Prior to that setback, ‘The Baddy’ had strung together nine straight victories, which included stoppage wins over Michael Chandler and King Green.

Meanwhile, Benoit Saint Denis (17-4 MMA) entered tonight’s co-main event on a four-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming by way of TKO over Dan Hooker this past February at UFC 325. ‘God of War’ had finished all four of his most recent opponents, earning 2 submissions and 2 KO’s, ahead of tonight’s affair.

Tonight’s UFC 329 co-headline proved to be a short-lived affair. Paddy Pimblett was quickly able to lock-up a guillotine choke submission, and despite his efforts, Benoit Saint Denis was never able to escape the hold. In under a minute, ‘The Baddy’ got back in the win column.

Official UFC 329 Results: Paddy Pimblett def. Benoit Saint Denis via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:52 of Round 1

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Pimblett vs. Saint Denis’ below:

Paddy and Conor put all ur money and get rich

— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) July 12, 2026

Post-fight reactions to Paddy Pimblett defeating Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329:

That was a slick transition.

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 12, 2026

What an easy win for @PaddyTheBaddy congrats!! #UFC329

— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 12, 2026

Oohh @PaddyTheBaddy Oohh @PaddyTheBaddy wow what a finish!! #UFC329

— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 12, 2026

Wow told you paddy had better grappling

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 12, 2026

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