Lightweight#5 RankedACTIVE
Benoit Saint Denis
15-3
4 Win Streak
Age
29
Height
5'11"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
73"
Avg Fight Time
07:35
Gym
Venum Training Camp Paris
UFC Record
9-3(12 bouts)
Wins By
5 KO 4 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 6
Last 5
WWWLW
Finish Rate
100%
Bonuses
6
Style
MMA
Location
Nimes, France
Last Fight2026-02-01
DH
W - Dan Hooker
SubmissionR1 4:48
Rear Naked Choke
Opponent Last Bout
L - Benoit Saint DenisSubmissionR2 3:34· Arm Triangle From Mount
Fight History
WIN
IB
vs Ismael Bonfim
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:48
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:48
WIN
NS
vs Niklas Stolze
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:32
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:32
WIN
MR
vs Mauricio Ruffy
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:56
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:56
LOSS
RM
vs Renato Moicano
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis· 2025-09-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
R2 5:00
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R2 5:00
WIN
TM
vs Thiago Moises
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:44
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:44
WIN
GM
vs Gabriel Miranda
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:16
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:16
WIN
KP
vs Kyle Prepolec
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena· 2025-05-10
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R2 2:35
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 2:35
LOSS
DP
vs Dustin Poirier
UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2· 2024-03-09
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 2:32
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:32
WIN
MF
vs Matt Frevola
UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira· 2023-11-11
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 1:31
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 1:31
LOSS
EZ
vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira· 2021-10-30
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BD
vs Beneil Dariush
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:16
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:16
WIN
DH
vs Dan Hooker
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R2 4:45
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 4:45
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.0/min
Grappling
4.35 TD
Defense
43%
⚖️Benoit adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
5
56% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
44% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
40% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance
#21
20% of KOs
Punches to Head From Mount
#31
20% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#41
20% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#13
75% of subs
From Side Control
Arm Triangle From Side Control
#21
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 56% KO/TKO, 44% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Arm Triangle From Side Control. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚔️
All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (4.3) and Sub/15min (1.6).🔥
Finisher: 100% of wins end in finish (4 KO + 11 subs).Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#6 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#51 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
52% acc51%
Clinch
78% acc18%
Ground
70% acc32%
Striking Differential+0.86/min
5.05 landed/min4.19 absorbed/min
5.05
Landed/Min
4.19
Absorbed/Min
0.79
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed383
Sig. Strikes Attempted693
Key Insights
Effective body attack (30%).
Effective ground striker: 32% from ground at 70% accuracy.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
Division Rank#23 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
71%
Elite
Division Rank#28 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
3%
Landed
2
Defended
56
Total
58
4.35
TD / 15min
1.58
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
58
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
44
Landed
116
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
10 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
50%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 4.35 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 71%.
Active submission threat (1.58/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 32% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
766
1.25
Ratio
Absorbed
614
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
8/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
53.5
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
6.9
Standing %
63%
R3 vs R1 Output
105%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (53.5) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 12 fights
R1 Control
2:16
R2 Control
1:28
R3 Control
0:32
R1 to Final
+12%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-0.3pp
Body
+2.4pp
Leg
-2.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-22.3pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#19
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#31
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#6
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#51
of 57
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#9
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#3
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#6
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#21
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2848
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 4
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights