By Joël Pütz | Sports journalist
If Benoît Saint-Denis should participate in the UFC Paris, we still remain in the dark as to his opponent. But according to the latest rumors, Dana White and others have found their ideal candidate… and the resulting opposition excites fans.
He had hinted that he wanted to return this summer, perhaps at UFC 304 in July. But Benoît Saint-Denis should ultimately not get back in the cage until early October, when the biggest MMA organization will set up shop in Paris on September 28. Six months after his terrible KO against Dustin Poirier, the Frenchman will therefore have the opportunity to get back in the saddle in front of his home crowd.
However, one question remains to be clarified: who will stand against the former member of the Special Forces? We can say that rumors on this subject have been flying in recent days. Dan Hooker (7th among lightweights) had been mentioned for a time and a rumor in the corridor in particular had completely teased an explosive clash against the legend Charles Oliveira. But clearly, the UFC has instead set its sights on another fighter:
A shock BSD vs Renato Moicano in perspective?
The UFC is working on a lightweight fight between Benoit Saint-Denis and Renato Moicano at UFC Paris on September 28. Contracts have yet to be signed.
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Tenth in the lightweight rankings, Moicano has already signed two victories in 2024. A victory against him would allow BSD (12th) to enter the Top 10 of his division, perhaps the toughest in the UFC currently. And the Brazilians have done quite well in recent months with victories against Gabriel Miranda, Ismael Bonfim and Thiago Moises… The fans are in any case excited by this potential clash.
It would be a great fight if it is made official.
Sweet Jesus Renato is going to die
For the moment, nothing has been signed between Benoît Saint-Denis and Renato Moicano. But if they were to agree to cross swords in the octagon, UFC Paris could have the right to very good quality opposition at the end of September. We cross fingers !
