Pimblett vs Saint Denis Set for UFC 329 Co-Main Event
Paddy Pimblett will take on Benoit Saint Denis in a lightweight co-main event at UFC 329, scheduled for July 11, 2026. The fight shares the card with Conor McGregor's welterweight rematch against Max Holloway, marking McGregor's return after five years away from the octagon.
Fight Time and Venue Details
The main card begins at 2am BST on Sunday morning for UK viewers. Walkouts for the Pimblett-Saint Denis bout are expected around 3:30am BST, though this is subject to the length of earlier fights. The event takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, a historic venue known for major combat sports events.
How to Watch in the UK
British fans can watch the entire event live on TNT Sports Box Office, available as a pay-per-view for £19.99 or via a monthly subscription of £25.99. Television coverage starts at midnight with the early prelims. Alternatively, viewers can stream via the HBO Max app or Amazon Prime Video on mobile, tablet, or smart TV. The event can also be purchased through EE TV, Virgin Media boxes, or the HBO Max app on Sky platforms.
How to Watch in the US
American fans can watch live on Paramount+ on Saturday night. Additionally, the CBS network will broadcast a portion of the card on traditional television to ensure wider access.
Fighter Background and Recent Form
Pimblett looks to rebound after losing a brutal five-round interim lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 in January 2026. Saint Denis enters the bout on a four-fight win streak, most recently securing a technical knockout victory over Dan Hooker. Ahead of the fight, rumors of a staph infection for Saint Denis were dismissed by the fighter in an interview with RMC Sports, where he denied any infection and stated his training camp was well managed.
Full Card Highlights
The card features a bantamweight clash between Cory Sandhagen and Mario Bautista, Brandon Royval facing Lone'er Kavanagh, and the UFC debut of Olympic gold medallist Gable Steveson against Elisha Ellison. In the prelims, Robert Whittaker fights Nikita Krylov.
