Benoit Saint-Denis breaks his silence after being choked out cold in 52 seconds by Paddy Pimblett at UFC 329
Paddy Pimblett secured a shock 52-second submission victory over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329, sparking reactions from both fighters and analysts.
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Paddy Pimblett defeated Benoit Saint-Denis via submission in 52 seconds at UFC 329. Following the bout, Saint-Denis addressed the loss, stating, "Sorry for disappointing you." Coverage from Yahoo Sports, MMA Junkie, and Bloody Elbow focuses on the speed of the finish and the reactions of the athletes.
BBC reports that Pimblett would have considered retirement had the result of the fight been a loss. Analysis of the submission is being provided by Jason 'Mayhem' Miller according to Yahoo Sports.
Pimblett has also commented on the technique, noting that he had never performed that specific submission before.
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Quick answers
How long did the fight last?
The fight ended in 52 seconds.
What was Pimblett's reaction to his own victory?
Pimblett stated that he had never done that specific submission before.
What did Benoit Saint-Denis say after the match?
Saint-Denis told his audience, "Sorry for disappointing you."
Coverage (7)
- UFC 329: Paddy Pimblett would have considered retiring had he lost to Benoit Saint-Denis BBC · 1d ago
- Benoit St. Denis had one message following Paddy Pimblett’s 52-second shocker Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Jason 'Mayhem' Miller breaks down what stood out about Paddy Pimblett's submission Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Jason 'Mayhem' Miller details breaks down what stood out about Paddy Pimblett's submission Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Benoit Saint Denis reacts to Pimblett loss: 'Sorry for disappointing you' MMA Junkie · 1d ago
- Paddy Pimblett breaks down incredible UFC 329 submission: ‘I’ve never done that before’ Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Benoit Saint-Denis breaks his silence after being choked out cold in 52 seconds by Paddy Pimblett at UFC 329 Bloody Elbow · 1d ago broke it first
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