Benoit Saint-Denis and Paddy Pimblett have both made weight at 70.76 kg, keeping their lightweight co-main event at UFC 329 intact.
Benoit Saint-Denis and Paddy Pimblett are set to collide as scheduled after both men hit the lightweight limit of 70.76 kg, clearing the way for their co-main event at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026.
Saint-Denis, nicknamed "God of War," enters the fight ranked ninth in the lightweight division with a record of 17-3-0. The 30-year-old southpaw stands five-foot-eleven with a 73-inch reach and has built a reputation as one of the division's most well-rounded threats. He lands 5.62 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy rate of 58 percent, while his takedown output of 4.19 per 15 minutes ranks among the more dangerous in the division. He also averages 1.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes, underlining just how much damage he can do once a fight hits the mat.
Pimblett, the sixth-ranked lightweight from Liverpool, England, carries a record of 23-4-0 into the bout. "The Baddy" is 31 years old, stands five-foot-ten, and shares the same 73-inch reach as his opponent. He generates 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy and averages 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a genuine threat in the grappling exchanges as well.
Why it matters
- Both fighters sit inside the lightweight top ten, meaning the winner earns a meaningful jump up the divisional ladder.
- Saint-Denis's elite takedown volume against Pimblett's submission hunting sets up a compelling grappling chess match alongside the striking.
- A strong performance from either man could push them into title contention conversations at 155 pounds.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
