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Beneil Dariush Launches Late-Career Title Push With UFC 322 Fight Against Benoit Saint-Denis

Dariush argues selective matchmaking stalled his rise, aiming to force a title opportunity with a statement win at UFC 322.

(via Zuffa LLC)
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Overview

  • Scheduled for Nov. 15 in New York, Dariush vs. Benoit Saint-Denis is set for UFC 322 as the veteran seeks to reassert himself at lightweight.
  • He says the bout begins a renewed championship run and insists he remains elite at 36, facing the 29-year-old Saint-Denis.
  • In recent interviews, he alleged UFC brass protect certain fighters and said matchmakers declined his requests to face Paddy Pimblett, Max Holloway and Dan Hooker.
  • He said there were talks about a Mateusz Gamrot rematch and suggested it could come later with title implications.
  • Despite never getting a shot during his 2019–2022 eight-fight streak, he enters UFC 322 ranked in the top 10 after winning nine of his last 11, including a UFC 317 decision over Renato Moicano.