(Video) Mike Tyson and Jon Jones Spotted Vibing to Paddy Pimblett’s Electric Walkout at UFC 329

Paddy Pimblett had the entire T-Mobile Arena's attention during his UFC 329 walkout, including combat sports legends Jon Jones and Mike Tyson.

(Video) Mike Tyson and Jon Jones Spotted Vibing to Paddy Pimblett’s Electric Walkout at UFC 329

Mike Tyson and Jon Jones enjoyed Paddy Pimblett's walkout (via BBC, X)

Paddy Pimblett enjoyed an unforgettable night at UFC 329, delivering a dominant performance to stop Benoit Saint-Denis in the first round. The Liverpudlian also commanded the arena during his electric walkout, drawing a huge reaction before the contest. Recently released footage showed boxing legend Mike Tyson and former UFC champion Jon Jones dancing in the crowd as Pimblett made his entrance.

Pimblett met ‘BSD’ in the UFC 329 co-main event, seeking to rebound after his interim lightweight title defeat earlier this year. Saint-Denis charged forward immediately, but Pimblett capitalized by transitioning from a guillotine into a tight D’Arce choke. The Englishman forced Saint-Denis unconscious in just 52 seconds, securing a first-round submission and one of the fastest finishes of his UFC career.

Pimblett made his walk to the Octagon using his signature mashup of “Lethal Industry” and “Heads Will Roll,” igniting the T-Mobile Arena before the fight. Mike Tyson watched cageside alongside his wife, Lakiha Spicer, and Tucker Carlson, enjoying the atmosphere during the entrance. Jon Jones was also seated ringside and repeatedly danced to Pimblett’s walkout music in footage released after the event.

Jones attended UFC 329 to corner Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson for his highly anticipated UFC debut against Elisha Ellison. Steveson delivered an impressive performance, overwhelming Ellison before securing a first-round knockout to begin his UFC career with a statement victory.

The scenes underscored Pimblett’s ability to command the arena before the opening bell, with his walkout producing one of UFC 329’s biggest reactions. He has also claimed to have surpassed Conor McGregor as the UFC’s biggest star following the Irishman’s disappointing result at UFC 329.

Pimblett also received a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus after submitting BSD in just 52 seconds. The victory marked a perfect rebound after his unanimous decision loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. It immediately restored his momentum and returned him to the lightweight title conversation.

Longtime UFC commentator Jon Anik predicted Pimblett’s superstar potential after his TKO win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314 in 2025. Anik cited Pimblett’s popularity and consistent growth as key indicators of his future. UFC 329 further strengthened that trajectory with another standout performance.

Having legendary figures like Mike Tyson and Jon Jones enjoying his entrance was no small moment for Paddy Pimblett at UFC 329. Their visible reactions further highlighted his growing appeal and reinforced the Liverpudlian’s superstar’s rapid rise toward genuine UFC superstardom.

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Charles Oliveira has remained a fixture near the top of the UFC lightweight division for years, building one of the sport’s most accomplished résumés. The Brazilian star reinforced his elite status by defeating Max Holloway to capture the BMF title at UFC 326, adding another major accolade to his career.

Following his UFC 324 loss to Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett again targeted Oliveira as a future opponent. The Liverpudlian vowed to strike with Oliveira rather than rely on grappling. He also promised not to mirror Oliveira’s wrestling-heavy approach during his UFC 326 win over Holloway.

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Paddy Pimblett is famous in Korea ( via SPORTbible)

Pimblett has built a reputation for his dangerous ground game. He submitted King Green in the opening round at UFC 304 before adding another first-round submission over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329. Those victories highlighted his grappling credentials ahead of questions about a potential showdown with Oliveira.

I’d submit Charles. I’ve got nothing but respect for Charles, know what I mean? He’s an absolute legend in this sport, but he’s on his way out. And I think if he tries to grapple with me, I’d submit him. But we’d probably end up having a war for five rounds on the feet if I ever fight with Charles Oliveira.

Paddy Pimblett via UFC 329 post fight press conference

Oliveira is best known for his submission game, but he has also earned 10 knockout victories in the UFC. Notable stoppages over Michael Chandler and Beneil Dariush proved his striking power. That well-rounded skill set would present a stern test for Paddy Pimblett if they ever fought in the future.

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