Paddy Pimblett will face Benoit Saint-Denis in a lightweight co-main event at UFC 329, held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is headlined by Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway in a welterweight rematch after a five-year absence.
Fight Time and Location
The main card begins at 2am BST on Sunday morning for UK viewers. The ring walks for Pimblett vs Saint-Denis are expected around 3:30am, depending on the length of earlier bouts. The T-Mobile Arena, a legendary venue for combat sports, will host the event, promising an electric atmosphere for the thousands in attendance.
How to Watch in the UK
British fans can watch live on TNT Sports Box Office. The pay-per-view costs £19.99, or fans can subscribe monthly for £25.99. Coverage starts at midnight with the early prelims. For streaming, use the HBO Max app or Amazon Prime Video on mobiles, tablets, and smart TVs. Alternatively, purchase via EE TV, Virgin Media boxes, or the HBO Max app on Sky platforms.
How to Watch in the US
American viewers can watch live on Paramount+ on Saturday night. CBS will also broadcast a portion of the card on traditional television for wider access.
Fighter Background and Key Details
Pimblett aims to bounce back after a five-round defeat to Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 in January. Saint-Denis enters on a four-fight winning streak, including a technical knockout win over Dan Hooker. Speculation about Saint-Denis having a staph infection, based on a scab on his ankle in training photos, was denied by the fighter in an interview with RMC Sports. He stated he had no infection and that his fatigue and training camp were managed well.
Full Card Highlights
The card also features a bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen and Mario Bautista, Brandon Royval vs Lone'er Kavanagh, Olympic gold medallist Gable Steveson's UFC debut against Elisha Ellison, and Robert Whittaker vs Nikita Krylov in the prelims.
