Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint-Denis, two of the main attractions of UFC 329, had a civil and friendly face-off at the press conference in Las Vegas. While the main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway stole the headlines, Pimblett and Saint-Denis managed to impress with their time on the microphone. Despite the high-profile nature of the event, the two fighters kept their interactions respectful and professional, with Pimblett drawing a crowd of fans who chanted 'Oh Paddy the Baddy' and Saint-Denis having pockets of French-speaking fans. The British fighter, visibly drained from cutting down to 155b for the second time since January, had a brief moment to assess his French rival, who is much bigger in stature. The press conference served as a reminder that, despite the intense competition in the octagon, the UFC community values respect and camaraderie, even among its top contenders.
