Frenchman Benoit Saint Denis welcomes Brazil's Mauricio Ruffy to the French capital as the pair of lightweights collide in the co-main event of UFC Paris. Benoit Saint Denis returned to the win column earlier this year by submitting Kyle Prepolec in Montreal. Mauricio Ruffy, a member of the Fighting Nerds team that includes Caio Borralho, Carlos Prates, and Jean Silva, is unbeaten in three UFC fights, having debuted last year. The Brazilian is the bookmakers' favorite to win this bout, which promises to be an exciting, action-packed event.
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Benoit Saint Denis vs Mauricio Ruffy Details
- Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Time: 22:40 CEST
- Venue: Accor Arena, Paris, France
Where to Watch Benoit Saint Denis vs Mauricio Ruffy Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | TNT Sports, UFC Fight Pass |
| US | ESPN+ |
| Canada | DAZN, Sportsnet+ |
| Africa | Supersport |
Benoit Saint Denis vs. Mauricio Ruffy Fight Preview
Benoit Saint Denis: form and statistics
The French grappler and expert finisher swept up the lightweight rankings by recording five wins between June 2022 and November 2023. Saint Denis’s train was derailed by a pair of consecutive losses to Dustin Poirier and Renato Moicano last year. Now ranked at number 13 in the lightweight class, the "God of War" has finished his opponents in all his 14 wins, delivering 10 submissions and four knockouts.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 29
- Height: 5'11"
- Reach: 73"
- Weight: 155 lbs (70kg)
- Record: 14-3-1 (NC)
Mauricio Ruffy: form and statistics
The Dana White Contender Series alum has already made waves this year with his spinning wheel kick that scored a first-round KO of King Green. The knockout is already being touted as a contender for Knockout of the Year. Mauricio Ruffy has one loss in 13 pro matches, with the 29-year-old 3-0 in the UFC after arriving last year. "One Shot" has 11 knockouts in his 12 wins.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 29
- Height: 5'11"
- Reach: 75”
- Weight: 155 lbs (70kg)
- Record: 12-1
Benoit Saint Denis vs Mauricio Ruffy Fight Prediction
The fight is likely to set off the fireworks and get the Accor Arena fired up. Saint Denis and Ruffy are elite finishing machines, and it is right to conclude that the fight may not go the distance. Benoit Saint Denis is a very aggressive fighter whose relentless grappling and wrestling skills will put pressure on Ruffy. However, "One Shot" is known for accuracy and pinpoint precision, and can end the fight with a single punch. We predict that the fight will go beyond the first round as the fighters are well-matched.
Betting odds
| Bookmakers | Over 1.5 | Under 1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.64 | 2.15 |
| 1xbet | 1.65 | 2.15 |
| Betway | 1.65 | 2.15 |
