Paddy Pimblett is making it clear he wants a piece of Conor McGregor, specifically at Madison Square Garden. He's called it the "perfect fight" and believes it would be a huge draw, especially if McGregor wins at UFC 329. This isn't just wishful thinking; former UFC champion Michael Bisping has commented on the UFC's strategy for Pimblett, suggesting they're looking to build him up for big matchups. Pimblett's recent win over Benoit Saint-Denis has certainly put him in a position to aim high.
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- Michael Bisping explains UFC’s thinking behind Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint-Denis match-up (Yahoo Sports)
- Paddy Pimblett eyes Conor McGregor showdown at Madison Square Garden (Sherdog)
- UFC 329 Emedded, Episode 1: 'Time to put in the real work now' (MMA Weekly)
- UFC 329: How to watch McGregor vs. Holloway weigh-ins on CBS (Sherdog)
- Max Holloway ahead of Conor McGregor rematch at UFC 329: I’m still the UFC's best boxer (Sherdog)
- Why hasn’t Conor McGregor fought in five years? UFC star’s rape case, missed drug tests and broken leg explained (Yahoo Sports)
- UFC Shanghai reportedly adds flyweight bout for return to China (Sherdog)
- UFC champion predicts quick KO in UFC 329 main event (MMA Weekly)
- Dustin Poirier explains what led to airport arrest: 'I really messed up' (MMA Weekly)
- Dustin Poirier reveals what would convince him to return to the UFC (Sherdog)
- Conor McGregor doubles down on prime claim before return at UFC 329 (Sherdog)
- Why Veronica Hardy pulled out of UFC Oklahoma City bout (Sherdog)
- UFC 329: McGregor v Holloway 2 - all you need to know (Yahoo Sports)
- If Conor McGregor wins at UFC 329, Paddy Pimblett wants ‘Notorious’ showdown at MSG, ‘The perfect fight’ (MMA Mania)
Split from that day's roundup, so the sources listed are the full set behind the whole edition rather than this story alone.
This story ran in the July 7, 2026 edition of the daily show.