Lightweight Bout
Benoit Saint Denis
“God of War”
- Record
- 9-4-0
- Stance
- Southpaw
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Reach
- 73"
- Weight
- 155 lbs.
- Born
- Dec 18, 1995
Career snapshot
- Fights
- 13
- Minutes
- 86.8
- Knockdowns
- 5
- Sig. accuracy
- 58.5%
- Sig. landed / 15
- 83.7
- Absorbed / 15
- —
- TD accuracy
- 35.3%
- TD defense
- —
- Sub attempts
- 10
- Control / 15
- 7:05
Where this career sits
- SLpM
- 5.58
- KD / 15
- 0.86
- CTRL / 15
- 7:05
Sig. strikes landed per minute
93rd percentile
382 peers
Knockdowns per 15 minutes
95th percentile
382 peers
Control time per 15 minutes
95th percentile
382 peers
CTRL / 15 leads this profile at the 95th percentile of Lightweight peers (7:05). The path in this sample uses control time and knockdown rate together.
SLpM is significant strikes landed per minute. KD/15 is knockdowns per 15 minutes. CTRL/15 is control time per 15 minutes. Each rate uses career totals when the rollup has no per-minute column. Peers are the 382 Lightweight fighters with at least 10 minutes on the career offense rollup. The roster has no active flag and no gender column, so everyone listed at this weight is included.
Striking
Offense
- Head62.8%
- Body26.4%
- Leg10.7%
- Distance50.6%
- Clinch18.0%
- Ground31.4%
Defense
- Head67.9%
- Body22.0%
- Leg10.1%
- Distance73.0%
- Clinch15.5%
- Ground11.5%
Grappling
For
Against
Round striking
Average significant strikes for each round number in the UFC sample.
Offense
Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Defense
Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Round grappling
Average takedowns and control time for each round number.
Offense
Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Average control time in that round.
- Control
Defense
Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
By round
The same averages as the charts, in a table.
| Round | Fights | Sig. | Acc. | Abs. | Str. def | TD | TD acc | TD faced | TD def | Ctrl | Ctrl against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 13 | 16.6/28.5 | 58.2% | 13.2/21.8 | 39.2% | 1.1/2.9 | 40.4% | 0.3/0.8 | 63.6% | 2:06 | 0:34 |
| R2 | 9 | 27.6/46.8 | 58.9% | 17.6/31.4 | 44.2% | 1/2.9 | 34.6% | 0.1/0.8 | 85.7% | 1:28 | 0:11 |
| R3 | 1 | 20/36 | 55.6% | 25/46 | 45.7% | 0/5 | 0.0% | 0/0 | — | 0:32 | 1:15 |
Leg kicks
Landed and attempted leg kicks from the round rows, summed by round number. Share is of significant strikes in that same sample. Defense is the opponent’s leg strikes in the same round. Per 15 divides the leg-kick total by career minutes.
- Landed / att
- 52/54
- Accuracy
- 96.3%
- Share of sig.
- 10.7%
- Per round
- 2.3
- Per 15
- 9.0
- Leg defense
- 7.7%
Summed for each round number.
- Landed
- Attempted
| Round | Sample | Landed | Att | Acc | Share | Against | Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 13 | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 12.0% | 25/27 | 7.4% |
| R2 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 100.0% | 9.7% | 6/6 | 0.0% |
| R3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 10.0% | 5/6 | 16.7% |
By fight
| Fight | Leg | Acc | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy PimblettUFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 · Jul 11, 2026 | 0/0 | — | 2/2 |
| Dan HookerUFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 · Jan 31, 2026 | 0/0 | — | 3/3 |
| Beneil DariushUFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev · Nov 15, 2025 | 0/0 | — | 2/2 |
| Mauricio RuffyUFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho · Sep 6, 2025 | 0/0 | — | 0/0 |
| Kyle PrepolecUFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena · May 10, 2025 | 7/7 | 100.0% | 0/0 |
| Renato MoicanoUFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis · Sep 28, 2024 | 2/2 | 100.0% | 4/5 |
| Dustin PoirierUFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2 · Mar 9, 2024 | 7/8 | 87.5% | 1/1 |
| Matt FrevolaUFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira · Nov 11, 2023 | 2/2 | 100.0% | 0/0 |
Takedowns by round
Career takedown attempts and landed, summed for each round number. Rounds with shots stay bright. Rounds with no shots are muted. Faced is the opponent’s attempts in that round.
Only rounds where this fighter shot a takedown. Landed sits against attempts.
- Landed
- Attempted
| Round | Sample | TD | Acc | Faced | TD def | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 13 | 15/37 | 40.5% | 4/11 | 63.6% | Shots |
| R2 | 9 | 9/26 | 34.6% | 1/7 | 85.7% | Shots |
| R3 | 1 | 0/5 | 0.0% | 0/0 | — | Shots |
Fight log
Result and method stay on the list. Significant strikes, takedowns, and control are filled in for and against when the round rows or the recent-fight view have them. Open a bout for its rounds.
Loss vs Paddy Pimblett
Submission · Round 1 · 0:52
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2Jul 11, 2026
KD 0
Sig 1/3 for · 4/5 against
TD 0/1 for · 0/0 against
Ctrl 0:04 for · 0:37 against
Targets head 1 · body 0 · leg 0
Against head 2 · body 0 · leg 2
Position distance 1 · clinch 0 · ground 0
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Dan Hooker
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 4:45
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2Jan 31, 2026
KD 0
Sig 97/127 for · 30/47 against
TD 2/9 for · 0/1 against
Ctrl 6:14 for · 0:28 against
Targets head 83 · body 14 · leg 0
Against head 19 · body 8 · leg 3
Position distance 20 · clinch 10 · ground 67
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Beneil Dariush
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 0:16
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. MakhachevNov 15, 2025
KD 1
Sig 3/5 for · 3/5 against
TD 0/0 for · 0/0 against
Ctrl 0:00 for · 0:00 against
Targets head 3 · body 0 · leg 0
Against head 0 · body 1 · leg 2
Position distance 0 · clinch 2 · ground 1
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Mauricio Ruffy
Submission · Round 2 · 2:56
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. BorralhoSep 6, 2025
KD 0
Sig 17/38 for · 5/17 against
TD 3/10 for · 0/0 against
Ctrl 4:38 for · 0:34 against
Targets head 9 · body 8 · leg 0
Against head 4 · body 1 · leg 0
Position distance 9 · clinch 3 · ground 5
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Kyle Prepolec
Submission · Round 2 · 2:35
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della MaddalenaMay 10, 2025
KD 0
Sig 54/70 for · 12/27 against
TD 3/5 for · 0/1 against
Ctrl 5:32 for · 0:07 against
Targets head 36 · body 11 · leg 7
Against head 11 · body 1 · leg 0
Position distance 24 · clinch 22 · ground 8
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Loss vs Renato Moicano
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Round 2 · 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint DenisSep 28, 2024
KD 0
Sig 25/60 for · 50/72 against
TD 0/0 for · 1/3 against
Ctrl 0:05 for · 4:53 against
Targets head 13 · body 10 · leg 2
Against head 46 · body 0 · leg 4
Position distance 25 · clinch 0 · ground 0
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Loss vs Dustin Poirier
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 2:32
UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2Mar 9, 2024
KD 0
Sig 50/74 for · 28/34 against
TD 3/7 for · 0/1 against
Ctrl 4:53 for · 0:31 against
Targets head 25 · body 18 · leg 7
Against head 24 · body 3 · leg 1
Position distance 17 · clinch 31 · ground 2
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Matt Frevola
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:31
UFC 295: Prochazka vs. PereiraNov 11, 2023
KD 1
Sig 6/11 for · 5/9 against
TD 0/0 for · 2/2 against
Ctrl 0:19 for · 0:25 against
Targets head 3 · body 1 · leg 2
Against head 2 · body 3 · leg 0
Position distance 4 · clinch 0 · ground 2
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Thiago Moises
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 4:44
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. SpivacSep 2, 2023
KD 0
Sig 101/182 for · 24/62 against
TD 5/9 for · 1/3 against
Ctrl 5:20 for · 0:14 against
Targets head 49 · body 28 · leg 24
Against head 12 · body 10 · leg 2
Position distance 42 · clinch 10 · ground 49
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Ismael Bonfim
Submission · Round 1 · 4:48
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. MagomedovJul 1, 2023
KD 0
Sig 13/33 for · 14/24 against
TD 2/7 for · 0/0 against
Ctrl 2:57 for · 0:10 against
Targets head 3 · body 10 · leg 0
Against head 9 · body 2 · leg 3
Position distance 11 · clinch 2 · ground 0
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Gabriel Miranda
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 0:16
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. TuivasaSep 3, 2022
KD 3
Sig 42/67 for · 20/37 against
TD 1/1 for · 1/3 against
Ctrl 3:17 for · 0:20 against
Targets head 35 · body 5 · leg 2
Against head 13 · body 7 · leg 0
Position distance 24 · clinch 2 · ground 16
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Niklas Stolze
Submission · Round 2 · 1:32
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. RozenstruikJun 4, 2022
KD 0
Sig 8/10 for · 11/14 against
TD 3/5 for · 0/0 against
Ctrl 5:44 for · 0:00 against
Targets head 4 · body 3 · leg 1
Against head 3 · body 5 · leg 3
Position distance 4 · clinch 2 · ground 2
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Loss vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. TeixeiraOct 30, 2021
KD 0
Sig 67/148 for · 149/259 against
TD 2/14 for · 0/4 against
Ctrl 1:55 for · 2:00 against
Targets head 40 · body 20 · leg 7
Against head 96 · body 37 · leg 16
Position distance 64 · clinch 3 · ground 0
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against