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Benoit Saint Denis TKO's Hooker, Eyes BMF Title Shot

2/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

Benoit Saint Denis won by TKO against Dan Hooker at UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia, at 4:45 of Round 2.
Saint Denis absorbed early body kicks but maintained control through pressure and grappling, executing multiple takedowns.
He mounted Hooker and delivered elbows and punches, prompting the referee's stoppage.
After the fight, Saint Denis expressed interest in the BMF title, targeting the winner of Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira, and is open to facing Arman Tsarukyan.

History

Historical Context

UFC 100, held on July 11, 2009, in Las Vegas, was a landmark event in mixed martial arts, drawing over 10,000 fans and achieving a record 1.6 million pay-per-view buys. Featuring a heavyweight title rematch between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir, it showcased the sport's evolution and growing legitimacy. Benoit Saint Denis's recent win at UFC 325 reflects the ongoing advancement in fighters' skills and strategies.

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Story summary

Benoit Saint Denis won by TKO against Dan Hooker at UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia, at 4:45 of Round 2.
Saint Denis absorbed early body kicks but maintained control through pressure and grappling, executing multiple takedowns.
He mounted Hooker and delivered elbows and punches, prompting the referee's stoppage.
After the fight, Saint Denis expressed interest in the BMF title, targeting the winner of Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira, and is open to facing Arman Tsarukyan.

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