Benoit Sanit-Denis vs Mauricio Ruffy Prediction: Mauricio Ruffy to hurt Sanit-Denis in this matchup

Benoit Sanit-Denis vs Mauricio Ruffy: Prediction and odds on the Match on 07 September, 2025

This Sunday at UFC Fight Night, in the Lightweight Division, Benoit Sanit-Denis and Mauricio Ruffy will face off in the octagon, aiming to impress fans once again. Scheduled as the Co-Main Event (fight 13 of 14) under the 155 lbs (70.3 kg) weight class, this match is expected to be highly exciting. It will take place at the Accor Arena, Paris, France. Mauricio Ruffy is coming into this match from a five-match winning streak, while Benoit Sanit-Denis has won three and lost two in the last five matches. Who will win this encounter? Here at Telecom Asia, we take a look at the match’s preview and offer free betting opportunities.

Benoit Sanit-Denis's recent form

Benoit Saint-Denis enters the bout with a win in his last fight. He boasts a professional boxing record of 14 wins and 3 losses. His last fight was on May 10, 2025, in the UFC against Kyle Prepolec via an Arm Triangle Choke submission in the second round. In the UFC Fight Night against Renato Moicano, Benoit lost in the second round due to a doctor's stoppage because Benoit suffered an eye injury. Before that, he faced Marc Diakiese in ADXC 4 and won by unanimous decision. His second consecutive loss came against Dustin Poirier in the UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2 Headliner. He lost the event following a right hook knockout in the second round. In the worldwide ranking, he is both the 15th current best MMA lightweight fighter and the MMA fighter of the year for 2023. All through his career of winning, four have been by way of knockout and nine by way of submission. For the losses, two have been by way of knockout and one by decision. His professional career started with the BRAVE Combat promotion in 2019, where he won five times. He recorded four wins and a no-contest match altogether. After two years in the promotion, he got signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2021. So far, he has fought 8 times, winning five and losing three. In his previous matches, he secured a rear-naked choke submission victory over Niklas Stolze in the second round. He defeated Gabriel Miranda by using a devastating right hook and then ground strikes, showcasing his striking prowess, earning him the well-deserved title of "Performance of the UFC Fight Night."

Benoit Sanit-Denis`s Strength

Benoit Saint-Denis is a very experienced guy in the octagon. He needs to work on his anti-wrestling system or work on a blend of judo trips/body lock takedowns if he's not open to learning free-style wrestling; those sweeps from the bottom half don't work against manic ground & pound.

Mauricio Ruffy's recent form

Ruffy's success depends on managing his range. At kickboxing distance, his accuracy, timing, and shot selection should help him outstrike Saint Denis. His straight punches and counters can take advantage of the Frenchman's aggressive forward pressure, especially if Saint Denis becomes reckless while chasing a finish. The unknown is Ruffy’s defensive grappling. While he hasn't been dominated, he hasn’t faced a wrestler as committed as Saint Denis. If Ruffy can stop takedowns and get back to his feet quickly, he has a good chance to wear down Saint Denis. Ruffy has been compared to a young Conor McGregor, so he could look to McGregor’s fight with Chad Mendes for inspiration. In that fight, McGregor neutralized the wrestler with pressure and sharp kicks. Ruffy should focus on controlling the distance with his strikes, rather than just countering.

Mauricio Ruffy`s Strength

Mauricio Ruffy trains with the fighting nerds and is a hard, versatile striker. His right hand is powerful, and his left hand is quite stiff. He possesses a good boxing defense, a hard left hook

Benoit Sanit-Denis vs Mauricio Ruffy Betting Insights, Tips & Odds

• Benoit Saint-Denis is a solid boxer, even though, of late, he has been knocked out twice in early rounds. The option is available at 1.60 odds in the 1XBet bookmaker for Under 1.5 rounds.
• Ruffy is clearly a natural talent, with speed, power, and great reaction time. The Fighting Nerds have developed these gifts, but this fight will show if he’s ready to take the next step as a contender.

Benoit Sanit-Denis vs Mauricio Ruffy Expert Betting Tip

Maurício Ruffy and Benoit Saint-Denis make weight in the Lightweight division, and the co-main event of UFC Paris is confirmed. The longer this fight stays standing, the more dangerous it becomes for Saint Denis. With the Paris crowd behind him and his ability to turn fights into grinding wars, this feels more like a 50-50 match than the oddsmakers suggest. Given their finishing rates, betting on the fight to go the distance isn’t a good option. Ruffy, unlike many knockout artists, has shown he can carry his power into the later rounds, which is crucial against a tough, cardio-heavy opponent like Saint Denis. Mauricio Ruffy is my most confident pick for UFC Paris. Earlier in the week, when Ruffy was sitting around, I had him parlayed with Fares Ziam & Oumar Sy. I believe he will eventually hurt Saint Denis and finish him off with superior striking from a distance.

Our First prediction is W2 to win at 1.72 odds on 1xbet

Our Second Prediction is a W2 to win by decision or Technical Decision with odds at 2.37 odds on bet365

Our third prediction is Fight to go the distance (yes) at 1.60 odds on Betway