BENOÎT SAINT DENIS

Hailing from France, lightweight competitor Benoît Saint Denis represents Bulgarian Top Team in the UFC. Before starting mixed martial arts in 2019, the southpaw served in the French Army Special Forces. Known for an aggressive style excelling in wrestling and submissions, the fighter holds a black belt in Judo and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His career features notable victories over opponents like Gabriel Miranda, showcasing his ability to finish fights.

Entering the UFC 300 event cycle with a 5-2-0 record, Saint Denis recently suffered a knockout defeat against Dustin Poirier in March 2024. Prior to that loss, he secured consecutive stoppage victories. He knocked out Matt Frevola with a head kick, stopped Thiago Moisés with punches, and submitted Ismael Bonfim using a face crank, which followed an earlier technical knockout of Miranda.