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A lightning-fast fight that leaves its mark: Saint-Denis, the favorite, falls to Pimblett’s aggression
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Benoît Saint-Denis, one of France’s top MMA prospects, saw his four-fight unbeaten streak come to a sudden end at UFC 329. In just 52 seconds, Paddy Pimblett turned the tables, submitting the Frenchman via a guillotine choke.
To remember:
- Benoît Saint-Denis, the bookmakers’ favorite, suffers a shock defeat at the hands of Paddy Pimblett in 52 seconds at UFC 329.
- The Frenchman, unbeaten in his last four fights, is choked out with a guillotine in the first round.
- Pimblett delivers a lightning-fast upset to the favorite, marking a turning point in Saint-Denis’s career.
UFC 329 will go down in history as the stage for a sports cataclysm: Benoît Saint-Denis, France’s rising MMA prodigy, was defeated in record time by Paddy Pimblett. The fight, expected to pit two complementary styles against each other, turned on a dime. In just 52 seconds, the Brit sealed the Frenchman’s fate with a surgically precise guillotine choke.
A favorite brought to his knees
Saint-Denis, seen as one of the most promising talents in French MMA, entered this bout with a four-fight unbeaten streak. The bookmakers had him as the heavy favorite, but Pimblett’s experience and ability to exploit openings made the difference. From the very first seconds, the Brit imposed a relentless pace, forcing Saint-Denis to expose himself. It was in that gap that Pimblett struck, locking in his choke with ruthless control.
A turning point for both fighters
For Saint-Denis, this loss marks a setback in his progression. Despite his talent, he will now need to analyze this performance to bounce back. As for Pimblett, this victory cements his reputation as a finish specialist and opens new doors for him in the lightweight division. MMA fans are already looking ahead, hoping to see Saint-Denis return stronger.
UFC 329 delivered an intense spectacle, proving that in the MMA arena, nothing is ever guaranteed. While Saint-Denis’s defeat was brutal, it could be a step that shapes his future. As for Pimblett, he’s confirmed that he’s an opponent not to be underestimated.