Benoit Saint Denis launched an announcement following his stoppage loss at UFC Battle Night time 243.
Saint Denis (13-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) suffered a Spherical 2 physician’s stoppage TKO loss to Renato Moicano (20-5-1 MMA, 12-5 UFC) on this previous Saturday’s foremost occasion at Accor Area in Paris. Saint Denis was beat down on the bottom in Spherical 1, struggling severe injury to each eyes.
He was capable of rebound effectively in Spherical 2, however on the finish of the spherical, his face was a bloody mess. The physician checked on him, and deemed him unfit to proceed after Saint Denis struggled to see. “The God of Struggle” chalked off his efficiency to a gradual begin which value him.
“A giant thanks to everybody in your assist, it was completely unbelievable to be right here,” Saint Denis stated by means of an interpreter (h/t UFC). “Sadly, in that first spherical I got here out and I used to be slightly bit sleepy, and it allowed him to do sufficient injury to then play the Matador within the later rounds. So, I’m sorry for that. I’ll come again stronger. Sorry for that efficiency, however I used to be proud to signify the flag.”
Saint Denis later issued an announcement on his Instagram, addressing his followers in French.
“It wasn’t my day, this sport is difficult however unbelievable,” Saint Denis stated. “Thanks to everybody in your unwavering assist. Proud to have been capable of signify France within the octagon and at dwelling. Respect to my opponent for dealing with me at dwelling, and congratulations to Renato Moicano. God exams us, and that’s nothing to check with what I may expertise.”
“Ce n’était pas mon jour, ce sport est dur mais incroyable.
Merci à tous pour votre soutien indéfectible. Fier d’avoir pu représenter la France dans l’octogone à la maison 🇫🇷.
Respect à mon adversaire de m’avoir affronté à la maison et félicitation à lui @renato_moicano_ufc .Dieu met des épreuves sur notre chemin et celle là n’est rien comparé à ce que j’ai pu vivre 🙏🏼.”
After notching 5 straight finishes, Saint Denis has now been stopped in back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier and Moicano.
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