Joel Alvarez and Benoit Saint Denis have begun a joint training camp in Bayonne, France, under coach Nicholas Ott. The collaboration is notable because the two fighters were scheduled to face each other a year ago before that bout fell through. Alvarez is preparing for his UFC 328 fight against Yaroslav Amosov on May 9, while Saint Denis does not yet have an announced bout. According to Alvarez, Saint Denis initiated the training partnership and hinted he may be preparing for an opponent with a similar style to the Spaniard, though he did not reveal specific details. The arrangement represents a strategic partnership between former scheduled opponents.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
