Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint Denis: UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Fight Breakdown

Result & Event Context

Paddy Pimblett faced Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Paddy Pimblett defeated Benoit Saint Denis by submission at 0:52 of round 1.

Recorded Fight Statistics

Paddy Pimblett: 4 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns. Benoit Saint Denis: 1 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns.

Striking & Grappling Comparison

Paddy Pimblett landed 4 significant strikes and Benoit Saint Denis landed 1. Paddy Pimblett recorded 3 more landed significant strikes.

Paddy Pimblett completed 0 takedowns; Benoit Saint Denis completed 0. Takedown counts describe completed entries, not how long either fighter controlled a position or how much damage followed.

The submission determined the outcome. A fighter can win by submission without leading the significant-strike totals or completing a takedown; the finishing hold, rather than a volume comparison, decides the result.

Fight Duration & Statistical Interpretation

The fight lasted 0:00 of active round time, ending at 0:52 of round 1. Rest periods between rounds are excluded.

These are full-fight totals. They do not establish the order of exchanges, individual round scores, corner instructions, or changes in pace. Significant strikes are a subset of total strikes, so the two measures should not be used interchangeably.