Paddy Pimblett and Daniel Cormier had a friendly bet riding on the USA vs Belgium match, and Pimblett made good on his end of the wager. UFC 329 airs live July 11.
Paddy Pimblett made good on a friendly wager with Daniel Cormier ahead of UFC 329, honoring his end of a bet the two had placed on the USA versus Belgium soccer match. The lightweight contender followed through on the agreement as the promotion heads toward its July 11 card.
Pimblett, 31, represents England and trains out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool. The ranked sixth lightweight carries a 23-4-0 professional record and has built a reputation as one of the division's most active and entertaining fighters. He lands 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy, and his submission game is a consistent threat, with 1.2 submission attempts per fifteen minutes of cage time.
Cormier, known widely as DC, is 47 years old and holds a career record of 22-3-0. A former two-division UFC champion, he has remained a prominent figure in combat sports as a broadcaster and commentator well beyond his fighting days. His own in-cage numbers reflected an all-around game built on pressure and control, averaging 1.83 takedowns per fifteen minutes during his competitive career.
The playful side bet between the two adds a social backdrop to fight week as UFC 329 approaches.
Why it matters
- Pimblett is ranked sixth at lightweight, making his visibility during fight week significant for the division
- The exchange keeps Pimblett in the public conversation ahead of a card that could carry ranking implications
- Cormier's continued engagement with active fighters underscores his influence as a media presence surrounding major events
Saturday, July 11, 2026
