“Few dream it, fewer achieve it.” This is the rise of the French MMA scene’s latest hero: Benoit Saint-Denis. A former special forces operative, he transitioned to MMA in 2019 after five years of military service. When the French government lifted the UFC ban in 2020, the French phenom seized the moment, making his UFC debut in 2021. Since then, he has earned the moniker ‘The God of War.’

Renowned for his relentless, pressure-heavy style, Benoit Saint-Denis blends precise striking with unforgiving grappling, making him a threat in every phase of a fight. Though a submission specialist at heart, he uses striking tactically to control opponents against the cage. With a decorated BJJ background, his shift to MMA sharpened his close-combat skills and tested his abilities in a competitive aren

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