Benoît Saint-Denis Announces Return to Combat Sports with Grappling Match

UFC Fighter Shifts Focus from MMA to Grappling After Recent Defeat

After a knockout loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 299 on March 10 in Miami, French MMA fighter Benoît Saint-Denis, also known as "BSD", has declared his return to the combat sports arena. However, this time, he is taking a different path by stepping into the world of grappling. Saint-Denis made this announcement via a video on his YouTube channel titled “The trilogy | Episode 1: The project”, which was published on Friday at midday.

Grappling Match Set for May 18 in Paris

Saint-Denis revealed that his next competition will be a professional grappling bout organized by the Abu Dhabi-based ADXC, known for its international combat sports tours. The event is scheduled to take place on May 18 at the Grand Dojo in Paris. Grappling, which encompasses various ground fighting techniques, marks a new challenge for the fighter.

Facing Top Lightweight Contender Arman Tsarukyan

In what promises to be a compelling matchup, Saint-Denis will face Armenian fighter Arman Tsarukyan, the number one lightweight in MMA. Tsarukyan, who confirmed the bout on Michael Bisping's podcast, expressed his readiness and strategic advantage due to his wrestling background. The grappling match will consist of five rounds, each lasting three minutes.

Saint-Denis is gearing up for the challenge by training with some of the best French grapplers, aiming to deliver an impressive performance. As the date approaches, the combat sports community eagerly anticipates this unique encounter between two top-tier fighters in a grappling setting.