Pros react after Benoit Saint Denis TKO’s Dan Hooker at UFC 325

Tonight’s UFC 325 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated lightweight bout between Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint Denis.

Hooker (24-14 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a one-sided submission loss to Arman Tsarukyan in his most recent Octagon appearance this past November. Prior to that setback, ‘The Hangman’ had put together a three-fight win streak, which included victories over Jalin Turner and Mateusz Gamrot.

Meanwhile, Benoit Saint Denis (17-3 MMA) entered this evening’s contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, his most recent triumph being a 16-second knockout victory over Beneil Dariush this past November at UFC 322. ‘God of War’ had earned finishes in all three of his most recent UFC appearances.

Tonight’s UFC 325 co-main event resulted in another impressive showing for the streaking Frenchman in Benoit Saint Denis. Despite eating some hard body kicks, ‘God of War’ was able to control Dan Hooker on the ground and eventually was able to lock in a fight-ending arm-triangle choke late in round two. The win marked BSD’s fourth in row.

Official UFC 325 Results: Saint Denis def. Dan Hooker via TKO (ground and pound) at 4:45 of Round 2

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Hooker vs. Saint Denis’ below:

BSD or Hooker? #UFC325

— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) February 1, 2026

Wow what a first round! BSD vs Hooker! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #UFC325

— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) February 1, 2026

10-9 BSD by a small margin. Hooker was torching him to the body for much of the round. Very tough round to score.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) February 1, 2026

Post-fight reactions to Benoit Saint Denis defeating Dan Hooker at UFC 325:

Great performance by BSD! #UFC325

— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) February 1, 2026

Herb gave him every chance in the world

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) February 1, 2026

Who would you like to see Saint Denis fight next following his submission victory over Hooker this evening in Australia? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!