Benoit Saint Denis was the first French fighter to fight in this first UFC in France. A historic moment
Saint Denis faced Brazilian Gabriel Miranda, a 32-year-old fighter who had a record of 16 wins by 5 losses and was making his first fight with the UFC.
Winner over Niklas Stolze at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik last April, Benoit offered his second win with the organization.
The fight began quickly and Miranda has already launched several removal attempts. We know Saint Denis is a tough fighter but the Brazilian also looks solid.
Benoit touches the opponent on the big left, Miranda goes to the ground and the Frenchman tries to finish the fight on the ground n ‘pound, in vain. Gabriel tries to stay on the ground as much as possible, avoiding standing exchanges.
Benoit touches Miranda again in English and could finish him but he rings the gong.
Benoit returned to office at the start of the second round and touched the Brazilian again in boxing, this time the Frenchman managed to finish the fight in GNP and sign the first French victory of this UFC Paris.
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