Benoit Saint Denis vs Paddy Pimblett
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Benoit Saint Denis vs Paddy Pimblett: Matchup Breakdown
Benoit Saint Denis is 9-4 in the Lightweight division with a 69.2% win rate. Paddy Pimblett is 8-1 at Lightweight, winning 88.9% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Paddy Pimblett leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on Jul 11, 2026, won by Paddy Pimblett by SUB D'Arce Choke in round 1.
Paddy Pimblett holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,187 to 1,144. Career peaks are 1,193 for Benoit Saint Denis and 1,187 for Paddy Pimblett. Benoit Saint Denis has 5 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins from 9 victories, a 100.0% finish rate. Paddy Pimblett has 2 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins, finishing 75.0% of the time.
Benoit Saint Denis stands 5' 11" with a reach of 73" and fights southpaw. Paddy Pimblett is 5' 10" with a reach of 73", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Benoit Saint Denis is 30, Paddy Pimblett is 31.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Benoit Saint Denis has landed 484 significant strikes at 58.5% accuracy with 24 takedowns and 40:58 of control time. Paddy Pimblett has landed 484 at 52.7% with 4 takedowns and 18:21 of control.
They have no opponents in common.
Have Benoit Saint Denis and Paddy Pimblett fought before?
Yes. Benoit Saint Denis and Paddy Pimblett have fought once in the UFC. Paddy Pimblett won by submission (d'arce choke) at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on July 11, 2026.
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Who has more UFC wins, Benoit Saint Denis or Paddy Pimblett?
Benoit Saint Denis has more UFC wins: 9 to 8. Benoit Saint Denis's UFC record is 9-4; Paddy Pimblett's is 8-1.
KO/TKO wins: Benoit Saint Denis 5, Paddy Pimblett 2. Submission wins: Benoit Saint Denis 4, Paddy Pimblett 4.
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Who is taller, Benoit Saint Denis or Paddy Pimblett?
Benoit Saint Denis is taller at 5'11", to Paddy Pimblett's 5'10" (1 inch). Both have a 73-inch reach.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.