Paddy Pimblett expects Conor McGregor to make a major impact at UFC 329.
The 31-year-old Liverpool-born fighter faces Benoit Saint Denis in a lightweight fight at the same event.
## What does Paddy Pimblett think about Conor McGregor's return?
Paddy Pimblett never thought Conor McGregor would retire after his losses to Dustin Poirier in 2021.
Conor McGregor suffered back-to-back defeats to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 and UFC 257 in 2021.
The Irishman has been out of action since 2021 and will face Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11.
## How does Paddy Pimblett relate to Conor McGregor's situation?
Paddy Pimblett would have done the same thing as Conor McGregor after the UFC 264 fight in 2021.
He said: “I always thought he was going to come back.”
Pimblett suffered his first defeat in the UFC in January against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324.
## What's next for Paddy Pimblett and Conor McGregor?
Paddy Pimblett will face Benoit Saint Denis in a lightweight fight at UFC 329.
Conor McGregor will face Max Holloway in the co-main event at UFC 329 on July 11.
The event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Paddy Pimblett warned Justin Gaethje: “I’m coming” as he names his next opponent.
Conor McGregor had initially defeated Dustin Poirier at UFC 178 in 2014 with a stunning first-round TKO win.