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Benoît Saint-Denis Record, stats and next fight

17-4-0 (W-L-D) · 1 NC

6Wins by knockout
11Wins by submission
8First round finishes
Portrait de Benoît Saint-Denis, combattant de MMA
Photo : ZACK, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Stats and record

22Pro fights
100%Finish rate
13UFC fights
1Title fights
6Performance bonuses
1Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO6 (35 %)
Submission11 (65 %)
Decision0 (0 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO2 (50 %)
Submission1 (25 %)
Decision1 (25 %)

Profile

Age
30 years
Born
December 18, 1995
Birthplace
Nîmes, France
Height
5'11" (180 cm)
Weight
154 lbs (70 kg)
Reach
73" (185 cm)
Division
Lightweight
Fighting out of
Paris, France
Team
MMA Performance Center
Trainer
Nicolas Ott
UFC debut
October 30, 2021

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Paddy Pimblett

    UFC 329 · Jul 11, 2026 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Technical Submission (Peruvian necktie)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:52
  2. Win

    vs Dan Hooker

    UFC 325 · Feb 1, 2026 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    TKO (elbows and punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:45
  3. Win

    vs Beneil Dariush Bonus

    UFC 322 · Nov 15, 2025 · New York City, New York, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:16
  4. Win

    vs Maurício Ruffy Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho · Sep 6, 2025 · Paris, France

    Method
    Submission (face crank)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:56
  5. Win

    vs Kyle Prepolec

    UFC 315 · May 10, 2025 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    Method
    Submission (arm-triangle choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:35
  6. Loss

    vs Renato Moicano

    UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis · Sep 28, 2024 · Paris, France

    Method
    TKO (doctor stoppage)
    Round
    2
    Time
    5:00
  7. Loss

    vs Dustin Poirier Bonus

    UFC 299 · Mar 9, 2024 · Miami, Florida, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:32
  8. Win

    vs Matt Frevola Bonus

    UFC 295 · Nov 11, 2023 · New York City, New York, United States

    Method
    KO (head kick)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:31
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  1. Win

    vs Thiago Moisés Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac · Sep 2, 2023 · Paris, France

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:44
  2. Win

    vs Ismael Bonfim

    UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov · Jul 1, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (face crank)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:48
  3. Win

    vs Gabriel Miranda Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa · Sep 3, 2022 · Paris, France

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    0:16
  4. Win

    vs Niklas Stolze

    UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik · Jun 4, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:32
  5. Loss

    vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

    UFC 267 · Oct 30, 2021 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Arkaitz Ramos Gudari

    Brave CF 52 · Aug 1, 2021 · Milan, Italy

    Method
    Submission (arm-triangle choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:09
  7. Win

    vs Luan Santiago

    Brave CF 49 · Mar 25, 2021 · Arad, Bahrain

    Method
    Submission (arm-triangle choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:51
  8. Win

    vs Mario Saeed

    Brave CF 38 · Aug 8, 2020 · Stockholm, Sweden

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:49
  9. Win

    vs Ivica Trušček

    Brave CF 34 · Jan 19, 2020 · Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Method
    Submission (kneebar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:39
  10. No contest

    vs Paweł Kiełek

    Brave CF 28 · Nov 4, 2019 · Bucharest, Romania

    Method
    NC (accidental clash of heads)
    Round
    2
    Time
    5:00
  11. Win

    vs Ibragim Baisarov

    European Beatdown 7 · Oct 12, 2019 · Mons, Belgium

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:47
  12. Win

    vs Antoine Bensimon

    Vic Fight: Trophée de France · Jun 15, 2019 · Longjumeau, France

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:00
  13. Win

    vs Artur Szczepaniak Title

    Staredown FC 14 · Mar 21, 2019 · Antwerp, Belgium

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    3:00
  14. Win

    vs Marc Domont

    Lions FC 8 · Feb 16, 2019 · Neuchâtel, Switzerland

    Method
    Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:29

Analysis

Benoît Saint-Denis, known as “God of War”, is ranked No. 6 in the UFC lightweight division as of the official rankings of September 19, 2026. His pro record stands at 17 wins, 4 losses and 1 no contest, with 11 of those wins by submission.

Quick facts

Full nameBenoît Saint Denis
NicknameGod of War
BornDecember 18, 1995, Nîmes, France
Height5’11” (180 cm)
Reach73″ (185 cm)
DivisionLightweight (155 lb)
TeamTeam Nicolas Ott
CoachNicolas Ott
BaseBrazilian jiu-jitsu

Record

WinsLossesDrawsNo contests
17401

Of his 17 wins: 6 by KO or TKO, 11 by submission, none by decision.

Background

Saint-Denis went through military training before committing to MMA full time, and you can see it in the way he fights: constant forward pressure, a deep gas tank and a hunt for the finish in every round. He joined the UFC in 2021 and climbed fast in one of the deepest divisions in the sport, with a jiu-jitsu game that has produced one of the highest submission rates among European fighters of his generation.

Fights that define him

vs. Matt Frevola, UFC 295, November 2023

At Madison Square Garden, Saint-Denis submitted Frevola in 1:31. It was the performance that put him in the top 15.

vs. Renato Moicano, UFC Paris, September 2024

A loss to a seasoned veteran in front of his home crowd, and a test of how he would bounce back.

vs. Beneil Dariush, UFC 322, November 2025

His biggest win: a top-10 name that turned him into a real contender and moved him to No. 5.

vs. Dan Hooker, UFC 325, February 1, 2026

TKO by elbows and punches at 4:45 of the second round in Sydney.

vs. Paddy Pimblett, UFC 329, July 11, 2026

Submitted by a Peruvian necktie in 52 seconds, one of the quickest losses of his career. He dropped out of the top 5 but stayed in the top 10.

Where he stands

No next fight has been announced. In a lightweight top 10 that now includes a second French fighter, Salahdine Parnasse at No. 9, Saint-Denis needs a statement win to get back into title talk. Follow the division on our UFC rankings page and the other French fighters on our French UFC fighters page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Benoît Saint-Denis’s record?

17 wins, 4 losses and 1 no contest, with 11 wins by submission and 6 by KO or TKO.

Where is Benoît Saint-Denis ranked?

No. 6 in the UFC lightweight division, per the official rankings of September 19, 2026.

Who beat Benoît Saint-Denis at UFC 329?

Paddy Pimblett, by technical submission with a Peruvian necktie at 0:52 of the first round, on July 11, 2026.

Why is he called God of War?

The nickname reflects his style: relentless pressure and a constant hunt for the finish.

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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