Benoit Saint Denis
“God of War”
UFC record
Last 5: LWWWW
Profile
- Age
- 30 (born December 18, 1995)
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 155 lbs.
- Reach
- 73"
- Stance
- Southpaw
- UFC record
- 9-4
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC9
- KO/TKO 5
- Submission 4
Losses in the UFC4
- KO/TKO 2
- Submission 1
- Decision 1
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 5.58 top 8%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 4.09
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 4.15 top 4%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 1.7
Next fight
In the record book
About Benoit Saint Denis
Benoit Saint Denis "God of War" is a lightweight mixed martial artist, born on December 18, 1995. At 5' 11", Denis has a 73" reach and fights out of a southpaw stance. Denis is ranked #6 in the official UFC lightweight rankings.
Denis made a UFC debut at UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira in October 2021 and lost to Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos by decision. Denis's UFC record stands at 9-4 after 13 fights.
A finisher on the feet, Denis has won 5 of 9 UFC fights by knockout. In the stats, Denis is more accurate with significant strikes than 98% of lightweights and lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 96% of lightweights. Denis ranks #1 in UFC history for highest finish rate.
The quickest UFC win of Denis's career took 0:16, against Beneil Dariush at UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev.
Most recently, Denis lost to Paddy Pimblett by d'arce choke on ground at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 in July 2026.
UFC fight history
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L
Submission · D'Arce Choke On Ground · R1 0:52
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Jul 11, 2026
1Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Mount · R2 4:45
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
Jan 31, 2026
97Str 2TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:16
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
Nov 15, 2025
3Str 0TD 1KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 2:56
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho
Sep 6, 2025
17Str 3TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Arm Triangle From Side Control · R2 2:35
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena
May 10, 2025
54Str 3TD 0KD -
L
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · R2 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis
Sep 28, 2024
25Str 0TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 2:32
Mar 9, 2024
50Str 3TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R1 1:31
UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira
Nov 11, 2023
6Str 0TD 1KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R2 4:44
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac
Sep 2, 2023
101Str 5TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 4:48
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov
Jul 1, 2023
13Str 2TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 0:16
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa
Sep 3, 2022
42Str 1TD 3KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 1:32
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik
Jun 4, 2022
8Str 3TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira
Oct 30, 2021
67Str 2TD 0KD
Quick answers
What is Benoit Saint Denis's record?
Benoit Saint Denis's UFC record is 9 wins, 4 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Benoit Saint Denis?
Benoit Saint Denis is 30 years old, born on December 18, 1995.
How tall is Benoit Saint Denis and what is their reach?
Benoit Saint Denis stands 5' 11" with a 73" reach.
Who did Benoit Saint Denis fight last?
Benoit Saint Denis lost to Paddy Pimblett by Submission at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on Jul 11, 2026.