Pimblett vs. Saint-Denis officially set for UFC 329 on July 11

The UFC has officially announced a lightweight bout between Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint-Denis for UFC 329 on July 11. According to Ariel Helwani, the promotion is also working to finalize Max Holloway vs. Conor McGregor for the same UFC 329 card. Additionally, Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry is reportedly being targeted for UFC 330. Anatoly Malykhin explained why he has turned down UFC offers despite interest from the promotion, citing loyalty to ONE Championship and its chairman Chatri Sityodtong. Malykhin said he will only consider other options if ONE explicitly tells him he is no longer needed, crediting the organization for giving him opportunities when no one else would.