Paddy Pimblett taunts and claims the Frenchman will be 'afraid' to use his main weapon at UFC 329.

Paddy Pimblett In action. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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The confidence of Paddy Pimblett He's on a high ahead of his next fight in the octagon. He's scheduled to face the Frenchman. Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main fight of UFC 329With the fight scheduled for July 11 in Las Vegas, the Englishman began provoking his opponent and demonstrated complete confidence for the confrontation that could bring him closer to the top of the rankings again. lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg).

In a video posted to his YouTube channel, the Briton suggested that Saint Denis might hesitate to attempt takedowns during the fight for fear of being submitted. Known for his sharp ground game and high number of submission victories in his career, Pimblett stated that he believes he has an advantage in both striking and ground fighting.

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“I think he might be a little afraid to take me down because he knows I’m going to finish him on the ground. As soon as I hit him with some punches, some kicks, knees, elbows, he’ll revert to his factory settings. His factory settings are to try for takedowns,” the Liverpool fighter stated.

The statement reinforces the Englishman's assessment of his opponent's style. In Saint Denis's view, he tends to resort to wrestling when he encounters difficulties in stand-up fighting. Therefore, he believes he can dictate the pace of the fight from the first minutes, using constant pressure and a variety of strikes to force the Frenchman to abandon his initial strategy.

More than just a clash between two of the most popular names in the new generation of lightweights, the duel represents a decisive moment for both. In one of the UFC's most competitive weight classes, a convincing victory could put the winner in a privileged position in the race for a future title challenge.

Last fight between Pimblett and Saint Denis

The two fighters arrive in Las Vegas after results that have further increased the significance of the matchup. In their most recent performance, Paddy Pimblett He suffered his first defeat since joining the UFC. At UFC 324, held in January, the Englishman was defeated by Justin gaethje in a fight valid for the interim lightweight belt. Despite the negative result, the Briton showed resistance throughout the five rounds.

Benoit Saint-Denis He's experiencing the opposite. At UFC 325, the Frenchman achieved a high-impact victory by knocking out his opponent. Dan Hooker In the second round, after applying strong pressure from the opening minutes, the European fighter finished the fight with a powerful sequence of ground and pound strikes, a result that definitively put him back among the top contenders in the division.

Now, both athletes can see the UFC 329 as an opportunity to take a decisive step towards the top of the category. While Pimblett seeks an immediate recovery to reaffirm himself among the top names in the lightweight division, Saint Denis tries to maintain his momentum and consolidate his good form against an opponent with enormous prominence within the organization.