Benoit “God of War”Saint-Denis

Benoît Saint-Denis is a French mixed martial artist from Nîmes, France, born December 18, 1995. Known as “God of War,” he competes in the UFC lightweight division and is listed by the promotion as an active fighter. Saint-Denis is a southpaw who stands 5 feet 11 inches with a 73-inch reach. Before pursuing MMA full-time, he served in the French Special Forces; the UFC says he began training in combat sports in 2017 while seeking to improve his operational skills.

Saint-Denis turned professional in 2019 and made his UFC debut against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos on October 30, 2021. He later established himself at lightweight through an aggressive, finish-seeking approach that blends forward pressure, striking combinations, takedowns and a strong submission game. His UFC profile lists Venum Training Camp Paris as his training base and notes Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a significant amateur accomplishment. His recent UFC run has included notable appearances against Renato Moicano, Beneil Dariush, Dan Hooker and Paddy Pimblett. The UFC does not list him as having held a UFC championship title.