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GOD OF WAR

Benoit Denis

Age: 30
17
Wins
4
Losses
0
DRAWS
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Benoit DenisBenoit Denis
vs
Quillan SalkilldQuillan Salkilld

UFC SydneySydney, Australia

Full card
  • Pro record 17-4-0 (1 NC)
  • UFC record 9-4-0
  • Outside the UFC 8-0-0 (1 NC)
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'11" (180 cm)
Weight:
155 lbs (70 kg)
Reach:
73" (185 cm)
Stance:
Southpaw
DOB:
18th Dec. 1995
Age:
30
Division:
Lightweight
AI Rank:
#6

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 13 bouts · through 2026-07-11

5.58
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
58%
Significant Striking Accuracy
4.09
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
4.2
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
35%
Takedown Accuracy
1.7
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

9-4UFC Record
KO/TKO (38%)
Sub (31%)
Losses (31%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy58%
Takedown Accuracy35%
Takedown Defense72%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ61/100

13 UFC bouts · 97 division peers

Data through 2026-07-11

CardioNot enough data

1 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2021-10-30

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Oct 27, 2026

Quillan Salkilld vs. Benoît Saint Denis set for UFC Sydney main event

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Frequently asked questions

What is Benoit Denis's professional MMA record?

Benoit Denis has a professional MMA record of 17-4-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Benoit Denis's UFC record?

Benoit Denis's UFC record is 9-4-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 8-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Benoit Denis fight next?

Benoit Denis is next scheduled to fight Quillan Salkilld at UFC Sydney on February 6, 2027.

How old is Benoit Denis?

Benoit Denis is 30 years old, born December 18, 1995.

How tall is Benoit Denis?

Benoit Denis stands 180 cm (5'11") tall, with a 185 cm (73") reach.

What is Benoit Denis's UFC ranking?

Benoit Denis is ranked #6 in the UFC Lightweight division.

What is Benoit Denis's nickname?

Benoit Denis is known as "God of War".

When was Benoit Denis's last fight?

Benoit Denis last fought on July 11, 2026 at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2, losing to Paddy Pimblett by submission in round 1.

What were the scorecards for Benoit Denis vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos?

Benoit Denis lost to Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos by unanimous decision at UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira on October 30, 2021. All three judges (David Lethaby, Anders Ohlsson, Clemens Werner) scored the fight 29-26 in Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos's favor.

Benoit Denis scouting report

Benoit Denis is a 30-year-old lightweight, ranked #6 in the division, who is 17-4 (1 NC) as a pro and 9-4 in the UFC (8-0 and 1 NC outside it). He debuted at UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira on October 30, 2021; five of his nine UFC wins came by KO/TKO and four by submission; his UFC wins include Mauricio Ruffy (now ranked #8 at lightweight), Dan Hooker (now ranked #14 at lightweight) and Beneil Dariush (now ranked #15 at lightweight). He lands 58.5% of his significant-strike attempts (lightweight average: 47.5%; 98th percentile of 97 active lightweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and spends 47.2% of fight time in control (average: 19.4%; 97th percentile). Next fight: UFC Sydney on February 6, 2027, against Quillan Salkilld.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Benoit Denis vs the lightweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 13 UFC bouts (1:26:47 of fight time).

StatDenisDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute5.6484 in 1:26:474.482
Significant strike accuracy58.5%484 of 828 landed47.5%98
Significant strikes absorbed per minute4.1355 in 1:26:474.343
Significant strike defense42%257 of 612 avoided52.7%6
Takedowns per 15 minutes4.224 in 1:26:471.695
Takedown accuracy35.3%24 of 68 landed36.1%46
Takedown defense72.2%13 of 18 stopped63.9%67
Submission attempts per 15 minutes1.710 in 1:26:470.596
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.95 in 1:26:470.489
Control time47.2%40:58 of 1:26:4719.4%97
Average fight time6:4113 bouts10:207
Height180 cm71″178 cm70″
Reach185 cm73″182 cm71.6″
  • Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 9-4

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 9-4-0
    Benoit Denis
    Benoit Denis
    vs
    Paddy Pimblett
    Paddy Pimblett#5
    Pro record now: 24-4-0UFC record entering: 7-1-0
    SUBR1 0:52UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2Jul 11, 2026Result & stats
  2. WUFC record after this bout: 9-3-0
    Benoit Denis
    Benoit Denis
    vs
    Dan Hooker
    Dan Hooker#14
    Pro record now: 24-15-0UFC record entering: 14-9-0
    KO/TKOR2 4:45UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2Jan 31, 2026Result & stats
  3. WUFC record after this bout: 8-3-0
    Benoit Denis
    Benoit Denis
    vs
    Beneil Dariush
    Beneil Dariush#15
    Pro record now: 23-8-1UFC record entering: 17-6-1
    KO/TKOR1 0:16UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. MakhachevNov 15, 2025Result & stats
  4. WUFC record after this bout: 7-3-0
    Benoit Denis
    Benoit Denis
    vs
    Mauricio Ruffy
    Mauricio Ruffy#8
    Pro record now: 14-3-0UFC record entering: 3-0-0
    SUBR2 2:56UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. BorralhoSep 6, 2025Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 6-3-0
    Benoit Denis
    Benoit Denis
    vs
    Kyle Prepolec
    Kyle Prepolec
    Pro record now: 18-11-0UFC record entering: 0-2-0
    SUBR2 2:35UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della MaddalenaMay 10, 2025Result & stats
  6. LUFC record after this bout: 5-3-0
    Benoit Denis
    Benoit Denis
    vs
    Renato Moicano
    Renato Moicano#12
    Pro record now: 21-8-1UFC record entering: 11-5-0
    KO/TKOR2 5:00UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint DenisSep 28, 2024Result & stats
  7. LUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0
    Benoit Denis
    Benoit Denis
    vs
    Dustin Poirier
    Dustin Poirier
    Pro record now: 30-10-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 21-7-0 (1 NC)
    KO/TKOR2 2:32UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2Mar 9, 2024Result & stats
  8. WUFC record after this bout: 5-1-0
    Benoit Denis
    Benoit Denis
    vs
    Matt Frevola
    Matt Frevola
    Pro record now: 11-6-1UFC record entering: 5-3-1
    KO/TKOR1 1:31UFC 295: Prochazka vs. PereiraNov 11, 2023Result & stats
  9. WUFC record after this bout: 4-1-0
    Benoit Denis
    Benoit Denis
    vs
    Thiago Moises
    Thiago Moises
    Pro record now: 19-10-0UFC record entering: 6-4-0
    KO/TKOR2 4:44UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. SpivacSep 2, 2023Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0
    Benoit Denis
    Benoit Denis
    vs
    Ismael Bonfim
    Ismael Bonfim
    Pro record now: 20-8-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0
    SUBR1 4:48UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. MagomedovJul 1, 2023Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0
    Benoit Denis
    Benoit Denis
    vs
    Gabriel Miranda
    Gabriel Miranda
    Pro record now: 17-8-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR2 0:16UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. TuivasaSep 3, 2022Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0
    Benoit Denis
    Benoit Denis
    vs
    Niklas Stolze
    Niklas Stolze
    Pro record now: 12-6-0UFC record entering: 0-2-0
    SUBR2 1:32UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. RozenstruikJun 4, 2022Result & stats
  13. LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0
    Benoit Denis
    Benoit Denis
    vs
    Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
    Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
    Pro record now: 25-10-1UFC record entering: 8-3-0
    DECUFC 267: Blachowicz vs. TeixeiraOct 30, 2021Result & stats

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