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Australian rising star Quillan Salkilld dominated Mateusz Gamrot, submitting him in the first round at UFC Vegas 120, and named Benoit Saint-Denis as his preferred next opponent as rankings and title contention loom.
Benoit Saint-Denis posted his first post-fight message after UFC 329, apologizing for the performance, congratulating Paddy Pimblett, and vowing to rebound, noting he’s learning from pain; Pimblett finished him with a D’arce choke in just 52 seconds.
Paddy Pimblett predicted that Benoit Saint Denis would try to grapple, and he was right—Pimblett submitted Saint Denis in under a minute at UFC 329, delivering his most impressive win to date. He also noted regret about not pursuing takedowns against Justin Gaethje earlier in the year.
Paddy Pimblett defeated Benoit Saint Denis by first-round submission (d’arce choke) at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, finishing the co-main event in 0:52; video highlights and live updates circulated from the event.
Paddy Pimblett submitted Benoit Saint-Denis in seconds at UFC 329, locking in a guillotine that transitioned into a D'Arce for a rapid finish after his five-round war with Justin Gaethje.
Paddy Pimblett defeated Benoit Saint Denis by submission (D'Arce choke) at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, finishing Saint Denis in 52 seconds of Round 1 after Saint Denis briefly got caught in a guillotine; Pimblett improves to 24-4, Saint Denis to 17-4.
Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint Denis are officially booked to fight at UFC 329 during International Fight Week. Pimblett, coming off an interim title loss to Justin Gaethje, previously ran off seven straight wins, while Saint Denis has won four straight and just defeated Dan Hooker to re-enter the lightweight top five. The clash could influence the division’s title picture, with the winner potentially moving toward a title shot or facing other top contenders.
Israel Adesanya watched UFC 325 from home, loudly coaching teammate Dan Hooker as Saint-Denis dominated with ground-and-pound, sending Hooker to a 14th career loss; Hooker has hinted at a rematch or a bout with Michael Chandler for a June White House event, but no opponent is confirmed.
Paddy Pimblett celebrated Dan Hooker’s loss to Benoît Saint-Denis at UFC 325 and publicly labeled Hooker a quitter, reigniting their ongoing feud. Hooker, aiming to rebound down the rankings, teased a rematch with Michael Chandler after the defeat as the pair’s rivalry persists.
After his victory over Dan Hooker, Benoit Saint-Denis said he wants a title shot next and didn’t rule out Arman Tsarukyan, while also eyeing the winners of Oliveira vs Holloway or Gaethje vs Topuria; Tsarukyan could be his strongest immediate option for a ranked matchup.
Paddy Pimblett celebrated Dan Hooker’s defeat to Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 325 in Sydney, after a heated pre-fight feud that included barbs on Hooker’s mother. Saint Denis won by KO in the second round, and Pimblett, who recently lost to Justin Gaethje, said he’d be keen on a Saint Denis matchup and would finish him, while Hooker and Pimblett’s war of words lingered. Saint Denis has floated top-contender names, but Pimblett’s focus is on a potential clash with him rather than settling scores with Hooker.
Benoit Saint Denis earned a second‑round TKO of Dan Hooker at UFC 325 in Sydney, extending his win streak to four and moving into title-contention territory at 155 pounds.
Alexander Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title with a unanimous decision over Diego Lopes in Sydney, while Benoît Saint-Denis stopped Dan Hooker in the second round, Mauricio Ruffy knocked out Rafael Fiziev in the second, Tallison Teixeira outpointed Tai Tuivasa, and Quillan Salkilld submitted Jamie Mullarkey on a card that showcased strong local talent and notable momentum shifts.
UFC 325 lands in Sydney with Alexander Volkanovski defending the featherweight title against Diego Lopes in a rematch at Qudos Bank Arena, while five major angles shape the card: Volkanovski’s continued reign at 37 and potential to tie Aldo’s featherweight title record; Lopes bringing a more calculated, dangerous approach after their first bout; Benoit Saint-Denis as a revitalized, finishing-minded lightweight threat; Tai Tuivasa facing a must-win on home soil after a long layoff and skid; and several pivotal lightweight bouts on the main card (Fiziev vs. Ruffy, Salkilld vs. Mullarkey) that could influence title contention and the division’s landscape.
Charles Oliveira's potential UFC Rio opponent options have narrowed as Benoit Saint-Denis's manager announced he won't fight Oliveira on short notice, leaving Mateusz Gamrot as a leading candidate to step in for the event.