Paddy Pimblett ended the UFC 329 co‑main event in 52 seconds, forcing Benoit Saint‑Denis unconscious with a guillotine choke. Referee Marc Goddard stopped the bout after the Frenchman failed to tap, handing the 31‑year‑old a spectacular victory that lifts his record to 24 wins in 28 fights. Pimblett, fresh from a January interim‑title loss to Justin Gaethje, shouted for any opponent, naming Ilia Topuria, Gaethje, Conor McGregor and Max Holloway as targets.

The win follows a strong showing from Luke Riley, who earned a TKO over Kai Kamaka III in the prelims, extending his UFC tally to 14 victories. Riley’s performance earned him a co‑main slot at UFC London, reinforcing the promotion’s confidence in the Liverpool‑based fighter.

Conversely, Lone’er Kavanagh’s title aspirations slipped after Brandon Royval secured a rear‑naked choke in the third round. Kavanagh’s loss marks his second defeat in five UFC outings, resetting his climb toward a possible flyweight title shot.

Pimblett’s rapid finish and vocal confidence position him as a top contender in the lightweight division, forcing the UFC to consider him for the next title bout while reshaping the contender hierarchy.