The UFC has announced an exciting lightweight matchup for its upcoming Las Vegas event, with ranked contenders Benoit Saint Denis and Paddy Pimblett set to face off on July 11 at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2.
Saint Denis, who holds the No. 5 ranking and fights under the nickname “God of War,” brings an impressive 17-3 record into the octagon with six knockout victories. The 30-year-old fighter from Paris enters the bout riding a four-fight winning streak, most recently defeating Dan Hooker with a second-round TKO at UFC 325 in February.
His opponent, Liverpool’s Pimblett, currently sits at No. 6 in the lightweight rankings with a 23-4 record that includes seven knockouts. The 31-year-old English fighter’s most recent performance was a unanimous decision victory over Justin Gaethje, which has earned consideration for Fight of the Year honors.
The highly anticipated bout will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as part of UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2. The event’s main card will mark Conor McGregor’s return to UFC competition after a five-year absence from the organization.
