Paddy Pimblett CHOKES OUT Benoit-Saint in 51 SECONDS at UFC 329 in stunning win on McGregor undercard

PADDY PIMBLETT returned to the win column with a sensational submission victory over Benoit Saint-Denis. The Baddy locked horns with the ferocious Frenchman early this morning in the co-main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas. Pimblett, 31, went into the Sin City showdown on the back of a brutal and bloody defeat to newly-crowned lightweight champ Justin Gaethje in January. Many MMA fans were tipping a similar fate to befall the Liverpudlian in his bust-up with BSD, including bitter rival Ilia Topuria. But, as he’s done on so many occasions during his UFC run, he left everyone with egg on their faces with a sensational victory first-round submission victory over the fan favourite. Saint-Denis found himself tangled up in a headlock after recklessly closing the distance after a head kick. READ MORE UFC NEWS Submission specialist Pimblett gobbled up the chance to take the Frenchman’s neck but was patient with his pursuit of the finish. He transitioned from a front headlock to a D’Arce, but Saint-Denis initially defended it well. But after a slight change of position, he managed to render BSD unconscious. The T-Mobile Arena EXPLODED at the finish, which saw Pimblett re-establish himself as a player at lightweight. Most read in Sport WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS After drinking in arguably the biggest win of his career, Pimblett jumped over the cage to celebrate in front of UFC commentators Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan. In his post-fight interview with Rogan, a delighted Pimblett roared: “Sub of the year, b*****s!”