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Pimblett's UFC 329 win fuels chase; McGregor injury updates

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At UFC 329 in Las Vegas, Paddy Pimblett rebounded from his January loss to Justin Gaethje by submitting Benoît Saint‑Denis Saint-Denis with a 52‑second 52-second D’Arce choke, earning a Performance‑of‑the‑Night Performance-of-the-Night bonus and propelling him back into the lightweight top ten. The victory prompted immediate call‑outs call-outs of Ilia Topuria, Gaethje, Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, while veteran Jon Jones praised Pimblett’s personality and style. Dana White lauded the finish as championship‑caliber, championship-caliber, but analysts such as Matt Brown cautioned that Pimblett’s extreme weight‑cutting weight-cutting and recent defeat still raise questions about his readiness for elite opposition. Over the next twelve months he must secure wins against ranked foes like Bobby Green, Jalin Turner, Mateusz Gamrot or Dan Hooker to earn a title‑eliminator title-eliminator slot by late 2026. Following his victory, Pimblett discussed a “special relationship” with Jon Jones, noting that the legend has expressed personal fandom for his fighting style. However, concerns regarding his physical management have intensified. During an appearance on the ‘Green Light with Chris Long’ podcast, Pimblett revealed he weighed approximately 190 pounds during his fight against Saint-Denis, representing a 34-pound gain from his official 156-pound weigh-in. Pimblett, who currently weighs between 200 and 205 pounds, described himself as a ‘food addict’ and suggested that the rigors of dieting and weight cutting have contributed to an eating disorder. He noted a potential future move to the heavyweight division upon retirement. Conor McGregor’s comeback ended after 69 seconds when a flying kick buckled his right knee. He confirmed a torn ACL and meniscus on the opposite leg, is walking unaided, and has completed leg‑extension leg-extension work. Surgery is scheduled, with a 9‑12‑month 9-12-month rehabilitation window; McGregor has announced a fifth knee operation and targets a return in summer 2027 to fulfill the final bout of his contract, ideally a trilogy with Max Holloway. He remains optimistic about regenerative‑medicine advances and continues to promote his energy‑drink line. Both fighters’ trajectories now dominate the lightweight division’s narrative as they balance recovery, weight‑cut concerns, and the pursuit of championship opportunities.

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