Benoit Saint-Denis has released a video eating roast beef as part of promotional content for his upcoming return to the octagon. The post explains that the French colloquially refer to the English as 'les Rosbifs' due to their traditional love of roast beef. The video appears to be a playful hint at an upcoming opponent from England. The specific English fighter being referenced is not named in the post, leaving it to speculation. Saint-Denis' return to competition is confirmed but no event details are provided.
Benoit Saint Denis has teased his next opponent with a tongue-in-cheek social media video, eating roast beef as a nod to the French nickname for the English — "les Rosbifs" — strongly implying his upcoming return to the octagon will be against a fighter from England.
The 30-year-old Frenchman, known as "God of War," currently sits ranked ninth in the UFC lightweight division and carries a professional record of 17-3-0. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 73-inch reach, Saint Denis is one of the more well-rounded threats in the 155-pound weight class. He averages an impressive 5.62 significant strikes landed per minute at a 58 percent striking accuracy, while also posing a serious grappling threat with 4.19 takedowns per 15 minutes and 1.8 submission attempts in the same span.
Why it matters
- Saint Denis is ranked ninth at lightweight, meaning a win over a credible English opponent could push him closer to the division's top tier.
- His all-action style — high-volume striking combined with frequent takedown attempts — makes him a difficult matchup for most fighters.
- The identity of the English opponent remains unconfirmed, leaving the divisional implications of the bout unclear until an official announcement is made.
The video itself names no specific opponent, and no event details have been attached to Saint Denis' confirmed return. The playful cultural reference has generated speculation, but fans will have to wait for an official booking to learn who "God of War" will face next.
