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Saint-Denis v Pimblett
Pimblett has Saint-Denis in a world of trouble here...
Summary
Live text coverage of UFC 329 in Las Vegas
Conor McGregor returns to the octagon after a five-year hiatus for a rematch with Max Holloway
McGregor has not fought since July 2021 when he broke his leg in defeat to Dustin Poirier
Fighters expected to make their walk to the octagon at around 04:30 BST
Liverpool's Paddy Pimblett faces Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main event before McGregor v Holloway
Follow round-by-round updates from both fights
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We're under waypublished at 04:11 BST
Saint-Denis v Pimblett
We're under way in this one, folks.
Don't blink!
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Does Pimblett get a title shot if he wins?published at 04:09 BST
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Paddy Pimblett would love a shot at the UFC lightweight title if he picks up the win here but he's well aware he has to wait his turn.
He said: "The [lightweight] division is still stacked, as always. You have got Arman [Tsarukyan], Charles [Oliveira], Max - still multiple people ahead of me in the rankings that I need to beat, so we just have to move on from there and see who is next.
"Obviously I would love a rematch [with Geathje], but it is one of them -- I don't demand things and don't say 'I want this, I want that,' so you have just got to beat who is in front of you."
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Daniel Cormier
Retired two-weight UFC champion on TNT SportsSaint-Denis is an absolute savage. He wears the French flag with pride and was in the most elite division there is in the French military service.
He overwhelms with pace, pressure and physicality that not many have in this weight class.
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A bit niche, I know, but I've cracked open a berry smoothie.
Congrats on the five cups of coffee, though, Will.
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I'm going well so far. Five cups of coffee down and fighting sleep!
Will, Essex
Paddy answers real-life dilemmaspublished at 04:05 BST
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Paddy Pimblett is always game for a laugh, isn't he?
Back in 2023, we quizzed him with some real-life dilemmas and here's what he had to say.
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Boos for Benoit Saint-Denis on his walk to the cage.
Vegas wants to see a Paddy the Baddy victory.
Pimblett's recent UFC recordpublished at 04:03 BST
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The Paddy Pimblett train was rolling at a good old pace until he came up against newly-crowned lightweight king Justin Gaethje.
A chance to get back to winning ways now.
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Joe Rogan
UFC commentator on TNT SportsPimblett's loss to Gaethje has done absolutely nothing to pour water on his flame. Look at how much fun he is having [in his ringwalk] and the way he fights - he is an animal.
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You wouldn't think Paddy Pimblett is about to step into the octagon, would you?
He's dancing and singing his way to the cage and looks as chilled as ever.
Surely there are some nerves there.
Paddy the Baddy starts his UFC journeypublished at 04:00 BST
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Another Paddy Pimblett throwback. This time, we take you back to before his UFC debut in September 2021.
Take a look at his story.
Here comes Pimblettpublished at 03:59 BST
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"Oh, Paddy the Baddy" rings out around the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He's loved here.
The pop for him is incredible.
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I have loved Paddy Pimblett's UFC carrer so far. He lost to the guy who beat Ilia Topuria and think he will win tonight!
Will, Essex
Paddy has all the tools to be world champion, he needs to stop the weight gain between fights though.
Andrew, Haslingden
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If Paddy Pimblett proved anything in that loss to Justin Gaethje, then it's that he's got a granite chin.
He took some right shots and stood up to them.
He's always said that Scousers don't get knocked out.
Image source, Getty ImagesFive moments that shaped Pimblettpublished at 03:55 BST
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From a young kid in Liverpool to one of the UFC's biggest stars.
What a rise it's been for Paddy Pimblett and here are the five moments that shaped him in his own words.
*Worth noting this video was published in January*
Saint-Denis' UFC recordpublished at 03:53 BST
Saint-Denis v Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett's opponent is France's Benoit Saint-Denis - who is ranked as the fifth best lightweight in the UFC.
In his UFC career, he's won nine fights and lost three times, with only his debut going the distance.
He's also won four fights on the trot.
Pimblett will have to be at his best here.
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McGregor v Holloway 2
Right then, folks, Paddy Pimblett is up next:
Main card:
- Conor McGregor v Max Holloway - welterweight
- Benoit Saint-Denis v Paddy Pimblett - lightweight
- Mario Bautista def. Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision - bantamweight
- Brandon Royval def. Lone'er Kavanagh by submission - flyweight
- Bobby Green def. Terrance McKinney by TKO - lightweight
Preliminary card:
- Robert Whittaker def. Nikita Krylov by TKO - light-heavyweight
- Gable Stevenson def. Elisha Ellison by KO - heavyweight
- Adrian Yanez def. Cody Garbrandt by TKO - bantamweight
- Luke Riley def. Kai Kamaka by KO - featherweight
Benn and Garcia face-offpublished at 03:49 BST
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Did anyone spy this little encounter at the weigh-in last night?
Briton Conor Benn is expected to be facing WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia in September and the two were giving it large.
What a fight that'll be.
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