UFC 329: Paddy Pimblett Choked Out Saint-Denis in a Flash! The Baddy Won in the First Minute [VIDEO]

In the co-main event of UFC 329, Paddy Pimblett faced off against Benoit Saint-Denis.

Both the Englishman and the Frenchman dreamed of fighting for the lightweight title. Both were ranked highly, though if he had won, the “God of War” might have considered challenging someone from the top 3. After all, Paddy Pimblett had just lost in January to Justin Gaethje, who had sensationally dethroned Ilia Topuria.

Facing off against “The Baddy” will be Benoit Saint-Denis, whose skills are undeniable. He knocked out Beneil Dariush in just a few seconds, knocked out Dan Hooker, and earlier forced Mauricio Ruff to submit. However, we can’t forget his losses to Renato Moicano and Dustin Poirier. As Pimblett keeps saying, “You can’t knock out the Scouser.” Has BSD proven that statement wrong?

UFC 329: Pimblett vs. Saint-Denis — Who Won?

ROUND 1 — Saint-Denis took the center of the cage and quickly lunged forward with his fists to meet Pimblett’s kicks. Paddy spun around in a flash and locked in a D’Arce choke! He locked his legs in and choked out Saint-Denis just one minute into the fight!

RESULT: Paddy Pimblett won by submission in the 1st round.

¡PADDY PIMBLETT 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 SOMETE A BENOIT SAINT-DENIS EN MENOS DE UN MINUTO! #UFC329 pic.twitter.com/oAWn4LIQTf

— Infinity MMA (@Infinity_MMA) July 12, 2026