French lightweight contender Benoit Saint-Denis honors veterans and calls for BMF title fight after STUNNING knockout over Matt Frevola at UFC 295: ‘I am coming for everybody’<\/h1>\n

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• Saint-Denis landed a head kick to knock out Frevola in less than two minutes\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
• Saint Denis called out Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier who both sat cage-side<\/strong><\/li>\n
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  Surging lightweight contender Benoit Saint-Denis shocked the New York City crowd by knocking out No 14-ranked Matt Frevola in the first round of their UFC 295 showdown. After one minute and 31 seconds, the Frenchman landed a head kick to score the knockout.<\/p>\n

  Saint-Denis, who served in the French Army’s special forces, began his post-fight interview by honoring fellow veterans.<\/p>\n

  ‘This night is all about fighting, not just in the cage,’ Saint Denis said. ‘It is Veterans Day. I am very happy to be here in Madison Square Garden.’<\/p>\n

  Saint-Denis then called out the top fighters in a talent-filled lightweight division. He mentioned Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, who were both sitting cage-side. He also called out lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.<\/p>\n

  ‘I better get that BMF Title,’ Saint Denis added, refering to the ‘baddest motherf*****’ belt. ‘I am coming for everybody.’<\/p>\n

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  Benoit Saint-Denis knocked Matt Frevola out in the first round of their fight at UFC 295<\/p>\n

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  Saint-Denis called out lightweight star and BMF Title holder Justin Gaethje following his\u00a0 win<\/p>\n

  Saint-Denis was booed in his walkout and introduction as the Madison Square Garden crowd favored Long Island native Frevola.<\/p>\n

  However, after scoring the impressive knockout, the New York City audience showed their appreciation, applauding the Frenchman.<\/p>\n

  Now a winner of his last five fights, Saint-Denis improves his MMA record to 14-1 and 5-1 in the UFC.<\/p>\n

  Saint-Denis reiterated his desire for a fight with Gaethje for the BMF Title after the big screen showed The Human Highlight during his post-fight interview.<\/p>\n

  ‘(Gaethje) I’m a big fan, but I’m gonna give you more,’ he said.<\/p>\n

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