Rising UFC lightweight prospect, Benoit Saint-Denis will get a chance to prove his with against a top UFC lightweight and a certified legend of the sport, Dustin Poirier at UFC 299. Given all his impressive wins over his last 5 fights inside the UFC octagon, a win over “The Diamond” might boost him closer to the UFC title closer than ever.
Given that he worked as a military special officer before becoming a professional MMA fighter, he seems to have all the confidence coming into the fight against a battle-tested, Dustin Poirier. And there are other UFC personnel who understand how dangerous Saint-Denis actually is.
Joe Rogan gives credit to Benoit Saint-Denis’ potential as a fighter
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Given that Saint Denis was once in the military special forces, he has an edge over him that most fighters don’t. Being a part of the new wave of French talent that is taking the UFC by storm, a lot of fighters and UFC commentator, Joe Rogan, seem to acknowledge that edge in him.
Rogan on Benoit Saint-Denis said, “The man is straight-up killer. I think this guy has all the potential in the world. He’s got a spectral quality and a real killer instinct.” Having seen his last 5 performances inside the UFC octagon, it’s absolutely terrifying to see what the French fighter can do. But he isn’t going against a normal lightweight at UFC 299.
Despite how deadly Benoit Saint Denis is, he hasn’t fought anyone at the level of Dustin Poirier. Poirier has beaten some of the biggest talents in the UFC, finishing most of them. But this doesn’t mean that “The Diamond” isn’t looking past his opponent for UFC 299.
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Dustin Poirier talks about his mindset going into his fight against the former military special forces officer
Dustin Poirier during an interview with TMZ Sports, explained what his thoughts were going up against a dangerous and hungry fighter like Benoit Saint-Denis. Any normal person would be terrified going into a fight against a fighter like the Frenchman. However, it doesn’t seem that way for the Louisiana native.
In the interview when asked why he was taking such risks, he said, “to test myself really. To see if I’ve still got it. This guy is young, hungry, on a streak, finished his last five opponents. That makes me nervous, so I want to toss myself in the fire.”
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Given how both fighters have the power to knock each other out, Who will you be putting your money on to win the co-main event of UFC 299? let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
