Benoit Saint-Denis defeated Matt Frevola via KO (head kick and punches), Round 1 - 1:31 at UFC 295 on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, live from Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY.
"I had the honor of serving my country, so did Frevola... I'm going to get that BMF belt then I am going after Islam Makhachev. I'm coming, I'm going to be champion," said Saint-Denis "I'd like to go after Dustin Poirier, (Mateusz) Gamrot, or Justin Gaethje. I'd like to fight the guy on the screen, Gaethje, I'm a big fan but I'm going to bring you war."
God of War headkick to the face! Matt Frevola is out! pic.twitter.com/n2MBp9ffa5
โ Haduucken (@Haduucken) November 12, 2023
Saint-Denis chased down Frevola and landed a perfect left high kick. Frevola dropped to the canvas. Immediately, Saint-Denis jumped on top of Frevola and landed a big follow up shot. Referee Mike Beltran immediately stepped in and stopped the fight.
WIth his victory, Saint-Denis improved to 14-1, with one no-contest. The victory was Saint-Denis' fifth in a row and 14th career finish. Several UFC fighters took to social media to share their thoughts and praise Saint-Denis.
MMA Twitter reacts to Benoit Saint-Denis head kick KO
Saint Denis is a problem #UFC295
โ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ซ๐ท (@FB_1131) November 12, 2023
Dana White ๐ Benoรฎt Saint Denis #UFC295 pic.twitter.com/acT89A1sH8
โ Sauveurf7 (@sauveurf7) November 12, 2023
BSD is a legit contender. Looking forward to seeing whatโs next for him. Definitely one of my favorite fighters on the rise! #UFC294
โ Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) November 12, 2023
Benoit Saint Denis = GOD OF WAR ๐ฅ
โ ๐๐๐๐ (@nahaa_a1) November 12, 2023
BSD is a problem! ๐ซ๐ท๐ฆพ #UFC295
โ GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) November 12, 2023