Benoit Saint Denis Beats Joel Álvarez at UFC 315
Benoît Saint Denis submitted Kyle Prepolec by arm-triangle choke at 2:35 of Round 2 in their UFC 315 lightweight bout on May 10, 2025, in Montreal. Prepolec replaced Joel Álvarez, who was removed from the bout before the event.
Álvarez was initially scheduled to face Saint Denis, but the UFC removed him from the bout before the event. Kyle Prepolec stepped in as a short-notice replacement and faced Saint Denis on the preliminary card.
Facing him is Benoit St. Denis, aptly nicknamed “God of War.” The Frenchman holds a professional record of 13-3, with all 13 of his victories coming by way of stoppage. St. Denis is known for his relentless pressure and grappling prowess, making him a formidable opponent for any lightweight contender. However, he enters this bout on a two-fight losing streak, having suffered defeats to Dustin Poirier and Renato Moicano. Determined to bounce back, St. Denis will look to leverage his resilience and aggressive style to secure a much-needed victory.
UFC 315’s championship main and co-main events featured Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot for the flyweight title. Saint Denis and Prepolec fought on the preliminary card.
(Sources: UFC Official Announcement, Tapology Fight Center, MMA News Highlights)
