His career has just suffered a setback, the extent of which it is still difficult to measure.
Rising value of MMA, Benoît Saint Denis (28 years old) was knocked out on the night of Saturday to Sunday during UFC 299 in Miami.
The American Dustin Poirier, tenor of the circuit (35 years old), extinguished it with a right uppercut, after having initially been manhandled by the enthusiasm of the Frenchman, perhaps a little too playful in retrospect, said to himself- we.
The Frenchman was quick to react.
For him, this defeat is not a story of experience.
“Tonight I wasn’t able to fully express myself.
My body did not follow through after a week of antibiotics to fight an infection, he revealed on his Instagram account.
I was present but my body was absent, it did not react as usual.
I only had one round to give you.
Sorry to have disappointed you.
I will come back stronger, thanks to Dustin for accepting this fight.
It was impossible for me not to seize the opportunity of such a fight.
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“God of war” actually has nothing to be ashamed of in terms of its performance.
“I was overwhelmed by it,” smiled the winner of the evening when greeting his opponent.
“He has finished his last five opponents.
Everyone sees him rising!
He is dangerous because he has finished all his fights.
When I saw his behavior in the cage, and his desire, I told myself that I had to confront him.
It is an honor and a privilege for me.
I have a lot of respect for Benoît Saint Denis.
His state of mind, his guts.
He's a tough guy, and if he wants to, he'll be back.
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Dustin Poirier shows all the respect he has for Benoit Saint Denis after his victory at #UFC299 pic.twitter.com/7w7nrCza8Q
— UFC France (@UFCFRA) March 10, 2024
Legend Conor McGregor also congratulated both men on the “great fight”.
“He was seriously in it, it’s a shame,” wrote boxer Tony Yoka about his fallen compatriot.
Great fight out of them French boys tonight!
All our congratulations @DustinPoirier @BenoitSt_Denis @EmmanuelMacron 🇫🇷
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 10, 2024
According to information from RMC Sport, Benoît Saint Denis was transported to hospital after the fight In the medium term, “BSD” will now have to go through intermediate fights before seeing the summits again.