What happened: The combat sports personality voiced skepticism regarding Paddy Pimblett's likelihood of defeating Benoît Saint Denis. He characterized the matchup as the most difficult possible return bout for the lightweight contender. The commentator also admitted surprise that the fight was even accepted.
MMA·July 7, 2026 02:39 PM ET
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