French MMA fans had reason to erupt at UFC Paris as hometown favorite Benoît Saint-Denis delivered another highlight victory, submitting Brazil’s Mauricio Ruffy in the second round. In front of a raucous Accor Arena crowd, Saint-Denis not only defended his home turf but also handed the highly regarded Ruffy the first loss of his UFC career. Expand Tweet

The lightweight contest carried significant intrigue. Ruffy entered unbeaten in his Octagon tenure, with buzz surrounding his crisp striking and potential to climb quickly in the rankings. Saint-Denis, the French Army Special Forces veteran turned surging UFC contender, faced him head-on with relentless aggression. The Frenchman proved once again why his nickname, “God of War,” perfectly embodies his fighting style.

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