Paddy Pimblett declares his jiu-jitsu 'best in the world' after UFC 329

Paddy Pimblett claimed his jiu-jitsu is unmatched in the UFC following his dominant submission victory over Benoit St. Denis at UFC 329. The British lightweight needed just 52 seconds to finish St. Denis in the co-main event, earning a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus. At the post-fight presser, Pimblett revealed he executed a submission technique on the fly—one he hadn't performed in years—and credited his superior grappling skill for the quick finish. "That's how good my jiu-jitsu is," Pimblett declared. "My jiu-jitsu is the best in the world."

When discussing his next opponent, Pimblett remained focused on the bigger picture: a UFC lightweight title. He lost an interim title bout to Justin Gaethje earlier in the year but remains determined to become world champion. The 27-year-old indicated willingness to face a range of contenders—including a potential Gaethje rematch for the undisputed belt, or bouts against rising stars like Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria, or former champion Charles Oliveira. Pimblett stated his conviction that championship gold is his destiny, whether it comes in his next fight or several fights down the line. His confidence in both his grappling prowess and his path to gold reflects the momentum he has built with his lightning-quick submission.