Absent from the MMA cages since his KO defeat against Dustin Poirier at UFC 299, Benoit Saint-Denis could well make his big return to the octagon at UFC Paris, scheduled for September 28 at the Accor Arena.
Renato Moicano ready to fight with Benoit Saint-Denis?
The manager of Benoit Saint-Denis, Giom Peltier, indeed raised the possibility that BSD would be the headliner of the event, thus relegating Ciryl Gane to the rank of simple fighter. If this information is confirmed, it would be a consecration for the Frenchman, whose notoriety has continued to grow in recent months despite his failure in the cage against Poirier, this has not affected his reputation, nor the enthusiasm of the public concerning him and even recently received the support of Jérôme Le Banner.
But who could BSD possibly fight? According to the latest rumors, his opponent could be Renato Moicano, a Brazilian ranked 10th in the lightweight category, just above Benoit Saint-Denis. This information was relayed by AgFight, a media outlet specializing in MMA that has already had the scoop on other important announcements. While no official agreement has yet been signed between the two camps, it seems that a verbal agreement has been reached.
For BSD, UFC Paris represents a golden opportunity to bounce back after his last defeat. A victory against an opponent of Moicano’s caliber would allow him to rise among the contenders for the title in the lightweight category.
