Paddy Pimblett returns to the Octagon this weekend as he faces Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas. The Liverpool lightweight shares top billing with Conor McGregor, who makes his long-awaited UFC comeback against Max Holloway in the night's main event. Pimblett will be looking to bounce back from defeat earlier this year, while Saint-Denis arrives in impressive form after putting together a four-fight winning streak.
What time is the fight?
UFC 329 takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 11, meaning fans in the UK and Ireland will be watching into the early hours of Sunday morning. The main card begins at 2am BST on Sunday, with Pimblett and Saint-Denis scheduled as the co-main event immediately before Conor McGregor's clash with Max Holloway. In the United States, the main card gets underway at 9pm ET (6pm PT) on Saturday evening.
What time is the ringwalk expected?
Pimblett and Saint-Denis are expected to make their walk to the Octagon at around 3.30am BST on Sunday. As with all UFC events, the exact timing depends on the duration of the earlier bouts, so the walkouts could take place slightly earlier or later if fights finish inside the distance. For American viewers, the expected walkout time is approximately 10.30pm ET or 7.30pm PT on Saturday night.
What TV channel is it on?
UK fans can watch UFC 329 live on TNT Sports Box Office. The event is available as a £19.99 pay-per-view, while eligible TNT Sports subscribers can also access the broadcast through their monthly package. Coverage begins from midnight BST, including the early preliminary fights. Fans can also stream the event live via HBO Max, which is available through Sky, while Amazon Prime Video users can purchase and watch the pay-per-view directly on the Prime Video platform. The event is also available through EE TV and Virgin Media. In the United States, UFC 329 will be shown live on Paramount+, while selected coverage will also be available on CBS.
Full main card
- Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway (welterweight)
- Benoit Saint-Denis vs Paddy Pimblett (lightweight)
- Cory Sandhagen vs Mario Bautista (bantamweight)
- Brandon Royval vs Lone'er Kavanagh (flyweight)
- King Green vs Terrance McKinney (lightweight)
Full preliminary card
- Robert Whittaker vs Nikita Krylov (light-heavyweight)
- Gable Steveson vs Elisha Ellison (heavyweight)
- Cody Garbrandt vs Adrian Yanez (bantamweight)
- Luke Riley vs Kai Kamaka (featherweight)
Fight build-up
There was concern earlier in fight week after speculation circulated on social media that Saint-Denis was dealing with a staph infection, with fans pointing to a mark on his ankle in training photographs. However, the Frenchman quickly dismissed those claims in an interview with RMC Sports, insisting he was not suffering from an infection and that his preparation for the contest had gone according to plan. Pimblett, meanwhile, returns to action looking to respond after suffering a five-round defeat to Justin Gaethje in their interim lightweight title bout at UFC 324 in January. Victory over the in-form Saint-Denis would put "The Baddy" firmly back in the mix among the division's top contenders. The card also features several other high-profile contests, including Cory Sandhagen against Mario Bautista, Brandon Royval's meeting with Lone'er Kavanagh, Olympic gold medallist Gable Steveson's UFC debut versus Elisha Ellison and former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker's preliminary bout with Nikita Krylov.
