Benoit Saint-Denis scored one of many largest wins of his combined martial arts profession at UFC Paris, ending contender Mauricio Ruffy within the co-main occasion.
Saint-Denis got here out seeking to put Ruffy on the mat, and for probably the most half, that’s precisely what he did. Nonetheless, Saint-Denis’ momentum was halted a bit after an unintentional low blow to his opponent introduced a pause to the motion. With the battle restarted, Ruffy was hesitant to throw, doubtless surrendering the opening spherical to Saint-Denis.
The ‘God of Struggle’ picked up proper the place he left off within the second stanza, placing Ruffy on the mat and instantly taking the Brazilian’s again. Cinching his arm underneath Ruffy’s chin, Saint-Denis pressured him to faucet out, bringing an epic finish to their entertaining encounter.
Official End result: Benoit Saint-Denis def. Mauricio Ruffy through submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:56 of Spherical 2.
Test Out Highlights From Mauricio Ruffy vs. Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC Paris:
Hearken to that crowd!! Benoit Saint-Denis simply made an announcement in entrance of his house crowd
#UFCParis pic.twitter.com/nlXpzBz83s
— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) September 6, 2025
FRANCE 2 – 0 BRÉSIL
Benoît Saint Denis l’a fait !
#UFCParis pic.twitter.com/zpd7IT3IqD
— ActuMMA (@actu_mma) September 6, 2025
