UFC 329 results: Paddy Pimblett puts Benoit Saint-Denis to sleep in 52 seconds

Paddy Pimblett entered UFC 329 looking to bounce back from his first loss since 2018. It took him 52 seconds.

Paddy Pimblett entered UFC 329 looking to bounce back from his first loss since 2018. It took him 52 seconds. In the most stunning outcome of Saturday night, the always-entertaining Englishman put Benoit Saint Denis to sleep via D'Arce choke in less than a minute.

It was the second-fastest D'Arce choke submission in UFC history, behind only Kyle Daukaus at 50 seconds. "Sub of the year b****es. I knew he was out," Pimblett (24-4) said after the bout.

"My man was face-down eating canvas." The disaster began when Saint Denis (17-4, 1 NC) threw a high kick nine seconds in, then shot for a takedown. Pimblett tried a guillotine, and by the time the two were settled, Saint Denis' head was in a place he definitely did not want it.

Pimblett didn't let him escape. Cue the dance party, as is tradition with Pimblett. It was a cathartic night for Pimblett, who saw his hype train completely derailed in January when he fought now-UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje for the interim belt and a shot at Ilia Topuria.

He got battered across five rounds in that bout, a performance that called his elite status into question when combined with the quality of opposition during his prior nine-fight win streak. "Everyone said I was finished because I got beat by Gaethje," Pimblett said. "What now?

Am I finished? Who wants it next? I'll beat Ilia.

I'll rematch Justin. I'll fight Conor [McGregor] or Max [Holloway].

I don't give a f***. Give me anyone and I'll punch their f***ing head in." Pimblett concluded his interview by singing a tribute to late Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother Andres.