Paddy Pimblett perfectly predicted how Benoit Saint Denis fight would go the day before UFC 329
UFC analyst Paddy Pimblett’s prescient fight call sparks debate over MMA prediction accuracy
📍 Aftermath
Following his victory at UFC 329, Paddy Pimblett attributed his success to a mindset shift prompted by Justin Gaethje’s prior upset and asserted that his jiu-jitsu is the best in the world. Pimblett subsequently shifted his focus toward pursuing a UFC title rather than targeting specific opponents.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage regarding his next steps.
Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.
Sources (6)
- Paddy Pimblett declares his jiu-jitsu 'best in the world' after UFC 329 Sherdog · 49d ago
- Paddy Pimblett says Justin Gaethje’s upset changed his UFC 329 mindset Sherdog · 49d ago
- Paddy Pimblett says Justin Gaethje’s upset changed his UFC 329 mindset Sherdog · 49d ago
- Paddy Pimblett says Justin Gaethje’s upset changed his UFC 329 mindset Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- Paddy Pimblett focused on UFC title, not names after UFC 329 win MMA Junkie · 49d ago
- Paddy Pimblett perfectly predicted how Benoit Saint Denis fight would go the day before UFC 329 Bloody Elbow · 49d ago
Where it stands
Coverage highlights his assertion that Justin Gaethje’s upset victory altered his mindset ahead of the fight, though details on the specific prediction remain limited to Sherdog, Yahoo Sports, and MMA-focused outlets like *Bloody Elbow* and *MMA Junkie*. Sherdog and Yahoo Sports lead the discussion, framing the moment as a rare instance of pre-fight accuracy in MMA analysis.
No further specifics on the fight’s outcome or Pimblett’s methodology are provided. Watch for follow-up analysis on whether this claim holds weight in MMA betting or predictive circles, or if it remains an isolated anecdote.
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Answered
Did Pimblett’s prediction include the exact winner of the UFC 329 bout?
Coverage does not specify the exact prediction, only that he claimed to have forecasted 'how the fight would go' the day before UFC 329.
Which outlets are covering this story prominently?
Sherdog, Yahoo Sports, *MMA Junkie*, and *Bloody Elbow* are the primary sources emphasizing Pimblett’s claim.
Is there confirmation of the fight’s outcome or Pimblett’s role in it?
No confirmation of the fight’s result or Pimblett’s involvement beyond his post-fight statements is provided in the coverage.
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