MMA – UFC: Benoît Saint-Denis is ready to fight with Frevola

After Ismael Bonfim in July 2023 then Thiago Moises in September, Benoît Saint-Denis continues. Opposed to Matt Frevola on Saturday at Madison Square Garden during UFC 295, the Frenchman intends to make a splash in New York, for his first clash against a Top 15, which he could join in the event of further success. Very big battle in perspective between two former special forces.

The upcoming fight between Benoît Saint-Denis et Matt Frevola promises to be most intense. The Nîmes will have to face a major challenge, although obligatory, if he wants to sit on the lightweight throne in the UFC. Ranked 14th in the category, the American shares a lot in common with his French counterpart, notably that of having served in the army. However, he does not intend to give her the slightest gift: “ I’m going to fight him the only way I know how, which is by looking for the finish. Whether it happens in the first round, the second or even the third that’s fine with me too, it’s the only way to fight that I know. I have to go all out and give everything I have until I finish my opponent. »

Two diametrically opposed characters

« When the UFC offered me Benoît, I was excited. That’s what I want, I want to face the guys that no one wants. His nickname is ‘God of War’, but I’m going to show the world that he’s just a man.» also confessed With Steamroll . For his part, St Denis showed more humility before entering the octagon on Saturday evening: “ The goal is to ignite Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Frevola is a guy who needs challenges to motivate himself, he is mentally tough and tough, complete and a good puncher. I think it’s going to be a great fight but a tough fight. I prepared well, I can’t wait to be in the octagon in front of him and let it begin. » he blurted.

Saint-Denis is wary of Frevola’s fists

The two men warned each other. The battle is likely to be tough and we will not have to be careful to hope to get a positive result from this confrontation. However, Benoît Saint-Denis insisted to Sports.fr on the fact of “ not to be scattered » and avoid going “ too much fighting » as recommended by his trainer by Daniel Woir : «By hearing it and hearing everyone say that, you can subconsciously think about it. It’s one of the few areas where he’s really dangerous, it’s his strong point. But it’s something that I also like to do, it’s also one of my strong points. Afterwards, what can be difficult, when you start to have success, is not to be intoxicated by the heat of the action, to remain cool and to distance yourself, while remaining in the combat strategy . You have to try not to get carried away. And that, indeed, is something that we obtain with experience, and with time. We must not forget that I started MMA in 2019, so I had a big experience deficit to make up for. Today, I am starting to be fulfilled, to feel good in the octagon and to apply the strategies correctly. I have to continue to refine that, to improve myself to be as efficient as possible.»

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