Paddy Pimblett is back in action at UFC 329, and he's got a tough challenge ahead in Benoit Saint Denis. Pimblett is looking to get "back in the mix for a title shot," but he's facing a betting favorite in Saint Denis. Interestingly, Pimblett ranks 14th in strength of schedule among all fighters on the UFC 329 card, suggesting he's taking on a significant challenge. It's a crucial fight for 'The Baddy' to prove he belongs at the top of the lightweight division.
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- Benoit Saint Denis Opens as Betting Favorite Over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 329 (The Body Lock)
- UFC 329 ‘McGregor vs. Holloway 2’ play-by-play, results & round scoring (Sherdog)
- UFC 329: Paddy Pimblett Plans to Get “Back in the Mix for a Title Shot” (Cageside Press)
- Fans split 60:40 in final prediction for Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 at UFC 329 (Bloody Elbow)
- Video: UFC 329 full card final faceoffs with BSD-Pimblett, Gable Steveson debut (Yahoo Sports)
- Jake Paul places massive $500,000 bet on Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett in hilarious parody video (Bloody Elbow)
- UFC 329: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 preview show (MMA Fighting)
- As Joshua Pacio rises, Eduard Folayang reaches a crossroads (ESPN MMA)
- Joshua Pacio silences doubters with emphatic ONE Championship title defense (ESPN MMA)
- Paddy Pimblett ranks 14th in strength of schedule list for all UFC 329 fighters (Bloody Elbow)
- UFC 329 Results: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 (MMA Fighting)
- UFC 329 live stream: How to watch McGregor vs. Holloway 2, start time, channel (Yahoo Sports)
- Max Holloway delivers message to Conor McGregor after final UFC 329 faceoff: ‘If this guy’s a missile, I’m a f*cking nuke’ (MMA Fighting)
- UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway Predictions and Betting Odds (The Body Lock)
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This story ran in the July 11, 2026 edition of the daily show.