Benoît Saint-Denis, aka “God of War,” a professional mixed martial artist from France, was born on December 18, 1995, and he fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the lightweight division. In the welterweight division, Saint-Denis made his UFC debut on October 30, 2021, at UFC 267, against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Saint-Denis was declared the winner by unanimous decision. Saint-Denis was scheduled to face Vinc Pichel at the UFC on ESPN 48 on July 1, 2023. However, in late May, Pichel pulled out due to an injury, and Ismael Bonfim replaced him. In the first round, Saint-Denis won via rear-naked choke submission.
On September 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226 in Paris, Saint-Denis faced Thiago Moisés, and he won via technical knockout in the second round. For this bout, he received the Fight of the Night bonus. On November 11, 2023, Benoît Saint-Denis and Matt Frevola squared off at UFC 295 in New York City. Saint-Denis clinched the victory via a devastating head kick. Since then, he has been on a two-fight losing streak, as of May 9, 2025.
Who is Benoit Saint Denis’ wife?
Benoit Saint Denis’ wife is Laura Saint-Denis (Croft). A week prior to his bout on UFC Fight Night 209, on August 27, 2022, Benoit Saint Denis tied the knot with his fiancée, Laura. She is a former futsal player for France who competed for Toulouse Metropole FC and won the European Champions League.
Laura currently works for the police as a shooting instructor and dog trainer. She completed the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) school and became the first female French police officer to do so.
What does Laura Saint Denis do for a living?
As per Laura Saint Denis’ LinkedIn profile, she is currently a dog handler and weapons handling instructor at the Municipal Police in Sens, France.
Laura Saint Denis’ Social Media
Laura Saint Denis is available on the following social media platforms:
Instagram - Lalou « Fight Cop » Saint-Denis (@lalou_croft)
LinkedIn - Laura Saint Denis | LinkedIn
How long have Benoit Saint-Denis and Laura Saint Denis been married?
Benoit Saint-Denis and Laura Saint Denis got married on August 27, 2022.
How many children do Benoit Saint-Denis and Laura Saint-Denis have?
Laura Saint Denis gave birth to a daughter in July 2023.
FAQs
A. Benoit Saint Denis' wife is Laura Saint Denis (Croft).
A. Benoit and Laura got married on August 27, 2022.
A. Benoit Saint-Denis boasts a record of 13 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no-contest in MMA.
A. Laura Saint Denis is a dog handler and weapons handling instructor at the Municipal Police in Sens, France.
A. Benoit and Laura have a daughter born in July 2023.
