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Dariush Misses Weight as Saint-Denis Bout Opens UFC 322 Main Card

Following a 1.2-pound miss, the bout proceeds at catchweight with a 20% purse penalty, with sportsbooks backing Saint-Denis.

Benoit Saint-Denis celebrates after defeating Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Paris. Credit: JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP
Beneil Dariush Vs Benoit Saint Denis - Image credit @UFC X.com

Overview

  • At the official weigh-ins, Beneil Dariush came in at 157.2 pounds, 1.2 over the non-title lightweight limit, and will forfeit 20% of his purse as the fight moves forward at catchweight.
  • The matchup is scheduled to open the UFC 322 pay-per-view from Madison Square Garden, with walks expected around 10:10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
  • The bout order shifted during fight week from featured prelim to main card, and Dariush said he was grateful for the promotion and noted his pay does not change with placement.
  • FanDuel lists Benoit Saint-Denis as the betting favorite at approximately -194, with Dariush around +156 entering the fight.
  • Dariush said during media day that he previously preached in Abu Dhabi and emphasized he was never in danger, offering personal context ahead of the matchup.