BENOÎT SAINT DENIS

Biography

Benoît Saint Denis [ a ] (born December 18, 1995), also known by his initials BSD , is a French professional mixed martial artist and former French Army Special Forces soldier who currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of February 3, 2026, he is #5 in the UFC lightweight rankings . Benoît Saint Denis was born in Nîmes , on December 18, 1995, as the eldest of five brothers. His father is a French Army officer who practiced judo , and his mother is a teacher . Saint Denis trained in judo in France and Germany beginning at the age of 8 and earned a black belt . He also played football and rugby union in his youth.