Benoit Saint-Denis Breaks Silence After Brutal Loss
During UFC Paris this past weekend, top-ranked French fighter Benoit Saint-Denis clashed with Brazil’s Renato Moicano. Moicano dominated Saint-Denis from the first round, with the Frenchman taking significant damage. The fight was ultimately stopped by the doctor before the third round due to Saint-Denis’ facial injuries. Now, Benoit Saint-Denis has spoken out about his brutal loss at UFC Paris.
Saint-Denis Speaks Out
Saint-Denis expressed his gratitude to his supporters after the fight, taking to Instagram to share his thoughts. “Big thanks to everyone for your support, it was amazing to be here,” he wrote. “Unfortunately, I was a bit slow in the first round, and he did enough damage to then play matador in the second round. I apologize for that. I will come back stronger. I apologize for this performance, but I was proud to represent the flag.”
Saint-Denis’ comments reflect his determination to bounce back, and while he was disappointed with his performance, he emphasized his pride in representing his country on such a big stage. The Frenchman’s resilience is well-known, and fans will undoubtedly be eager to see his return.
Moicano’s Challenge
With this victory, Renato Moicano secured his fourth consecutive win in the UFC. Following his dominant performance, Moicano used the opportunity to call out UFC stars Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker, making it clear he is ready for bigger challenges. The Brazilian’s recent streak has put him in the spotlight, and fans are now speculating on what’s next for the talented lightweight.
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Impressive Win for Imavov
UFC Paris wasn’t just about Saint-Denis and Moicano. In the co-main event, Frenchman Nassourdine Imavov delivered an impressive victory over UFC talent Brendan Allen. Imavov won via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 in his favor. This win solidified Imavov’s status as a rising star in the middleweight division, as he showcased his technical prowess against a dangerous opponent.
UFC Paris Full Results: Moicano vs. Saint-Denis
Main Card (started at 10:00 PM CET):
• Lightweight: Renato Moicano defeated Benoit Saint-Denis via TKO (doctor stoppage, R2, 5:00)
• Middleweight: Nassourdine Imavov defeated Brendan Allen via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Featherweight: William Gomis defeated Joanderson Brito via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
• Welterweight: Bryan Battle defeated Kevin Jousset via TKO (R2, 3:47)
• Featherweight: Morgan Charrière defeated Gabriel Miranda via knockout (R2, 0:27)
• Lightweight: Fares Ziam defeated Matt Frevola via knockout (R3, 2:59)
Preliminary Card (started at 7:00 PM CET):
• Light Heavyweight: Ion Cutelaba defeated Ivan Erslan via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
• Light Heavyweight: Oumar Sy defeated Jung Da-woon via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Lightweight: Ludovít Klein defeated Roosevelt Roberts via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Bantamweight: Taylor Lapilus defeated Vince Morales via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Women’s Bantamweight: Ailin Perez defeated Daria Zheleznyakova via submission (arm triangle, R1, 3:52)
• Flyweight: Daniel Barez defeated Victor Altamirano via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Bantamweight: Jacqueline Cavalcanti defeated Nora Cornolle via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
• Lightweight: Chris Duncan defeated Bolaji Oki via technical submission (guillotine, R1, 3:34)
Saint-Denis has made it clear that while the loss was tough, he is ready to learn and come back stronger. UFC Paris marked a significant event for French fighters, and although Saint-Denis fell short, Nassourdine Imavov’s success ensured French MMA fans still had plenty to cheer for.
Source: MMAnytt.se
