The UFC has officially announced Paddy Pimblett versus Renato Moicano Saint Denis for UFC 329 on July 11. According to Ariel Helwani, the UFC is also planning McGregor versus Holloway for UFC 329 and Islam Makhachev versus Ian Garry for UFC 330. Guram Guskova's trainer Gor Azizyan expressed interest in a rematch with Alexander Volkov, claiming Volkov only ran in their previous fight and Sergei Pavlovich needs a different tactical approach. Alex Pereira and Max Holloway will appear on the UFC 6 video game covers, with Pereira on the base version and Holloway on the expanded edition.
The UFC has officially confirmed a lightweight clash between Paddy Pimblett and Renato Moicano Saint Denis as part of UFC 329, scheduled for July 11.
The booking adds significant intrigue to what is shaping up to be a loaded card. Pimblett, the charismatic British prospect, has built a devoted following with his aggressive, submission-heavy style and remains one of the promotion's most marketable names at 155 pounds. Saint Denis, the French finisher, has drawn attention for his explosive, all-action approach and will look to make a major statement against one of the division's most recognizable faces.
According to reporter Ariel Helwani, the UFC is also planning Conor McGregor versus Max Holloway for UFC 329. Holloway, ranked fourth at lightweight and ninth on the pound-for-pound list, carries a 27-9 record and is coming off a run that cemented his status as one of the sport's elite. The 34-year-old Hawaiian lands 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, making him one of the most prolific volume strikers in the sport.
Helwani also reports that a welterweight title fight between champion Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry is being targeted for UFC 330. Makhachev holds a 28-1 record, sits atop the pound-for-pound rankings, and brings a suffocating grappling game to the table, averaging 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes with a 58 percent striking accuracy rate.
Separately, the team of heavyweight Guram Guskova has publicly called for a rematch against the number-one ranked Alexander Volkov. Trainer Gor Azizyan claimed Volkov avoided engagement in their initial meeting and suggested Pavlovich would need to adjust his tactical approach against the six-foot-seven Russian, who carries a 40-11 record and boasts an 80-inch reach.
Why it matters
- UFC 329 is building toward one of the most stacked cards in recent memory
- Makhachev's reported welterweight title defense at UFC 330 would mark his first venture into a new division as champion
- Volkov remains the top-ranked heavyweight contender, making any rematch conversation directly relevant to the division's title picture
