Benoit Saint-Denis is a prominent professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division and is signed with the coveted professional mixed martial arts organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Having made his professional debut in the sport on February 16, 2019, he competed in multiple fight promotions before becoming a part of the UFC.
Riding high on a clinical record of eight wins, no losses, and one no-contest, Benoit Saint-Denis made his promotional debut in the UFC on October 30, 2021, against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at UFC 267. Saint-Denis lost the fight via a unanimous decision. Despite his loss in the first fight for the promotion, Saint-Denis returned to winning ways and positioned himself as a formidable contender in the lightweight division of the UFC.
Benoit Saint-Denis Losses
Benoit Saint-Denis has lost two fights in his professional mixed martial arts career as of September 21, 2024.
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Benoit Saint Denis
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos welcomed Benoit Saint-Denis in his promotional debut of the UFC on October 30, 2021, at UFC 267 in a welterweight showdown. Saint Denis suffered a unanimous decision loss in the fight resulting in his first professional loss of his career.
Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint Denis
The former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier and Benoit Saint Denis locked horns with each other on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299 in a high-profile lightweight showdown. Saint-Denis, despite finding his moments in the fight was flatlined by Poirier in the second round after connecting a punch and walking away with a second-round KO victory. The loss is Saint Denis’ second professional loss in his mixed martial arts career as of September 21, 2024.
Benoit Saint Denis’ Record
Benoit Saint-Denis, since his debut in professional mixed martial arts, boasts an impressive record. He has only lost two fights and won 13, and one of his fights has resulted in a no-contest as of September 21, 2024.
| 16 matches | 13 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | |
FAQs on Benoit Saint Denis' losses
A. He has a professional MMA record of 13 wins, two losses, and one no-contest as of September 21, 2024.
A. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Dustin Poirier as of September 21, 2024, in his professional mixed martial arts career.
A. He is from France.
A. Benoit Saint-Denis weighs 155 lbs.
A. Benoit Saint-Denis made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2019.
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