Paddy Pimblett perfectly predicted how Benoit Saint Denis fight would go the day before UFC 329
Paddy Pimblett secures a first-minute submission of Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329, fulfilling his own pre-fight prediction.
📍 Aftermath
Paddy Pimblett secured a first-minute submission victory against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329 after correctly predicting the fight's outcome. Following the win, Pimblett expressed interest in the McGregor-Holloway winner and stated his focus remains on a future title shot.
Epilogue added 72d ago, after coverage quieted.
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- Primary Driver: Paddy Pimblett secures a first-minute submission of Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329, fulfilling his own pre-fight prediction.
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Paddy Pimblett defeated Benoit Saint-Denis via submission in the first minute of their fight at UFC 329. According to coverage from Bloody Elbow, Pimblett had perfectly predicted the outcome of the bout one day before the event took place.
Reports from The Independent and MMA Junkie highlight Pimblett's post-fight ambitions, including calling out the winner of the McGregor-Holloway fight and stating a focus on the UFC title. Sherdog and Yahoo Sports report that an upset involving Justin Gaethje influenced Pimblett's mindset heading into the event.
Pimblett has since declared his jiu-jitsu to be the best in the world. Coverage indicates his current focus remains on pursuing a title rather than specific opponents.
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Answered
How quickly did Paddy Pimblett defeat Benoit Saint-Denis?
Pimblett won the fight via submission in the first minute.
What influenced Pimblett's mindset before UFC 329?
According to Sherdog and Yahoo Sports, an upset involving Justin Gaethje changed his mindset.
Who is Pimblett targeting for his next fight?
The Independent reports he called out the winner of the McGregor-Holloway fight, though MMA Junkie notes he is focused on the UFC title rather than specific names.
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