- The lightweight clash between Beneil Dariush and Benoit Saint Denis will be part of UFC 322 on Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden.
- Dariush is the +165 betting underdog.
- Saint Denis is the -200 betting favorite.
The lightweight battle between ranked contenders Beneil Dariush and Benoit Saint Denis will be the first match of the UFC 322 PPV card on Nov. 15, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Both are coming off a win in their previous fights, but Saint Denis heads into the match as the betting favorite with -200 UFC odds. On the other hand, Dariush is going to be the +165 betting underdog.
UFC 322: Beneil Dariush vs. Benoit Saint Odds
- Beneil Dariush: +165
- Benoit Saint Denis: -200
UFC 322: Beneil Dariush vs. Benoit Saint Denis: Prediction
I predict a unanimous decision for Dariush against Saint Denis because his striking skills are better. I think their grappling is a wash, so it cancels out, as both are black belt holders in BJJ (Dariush) and judo (Saint Denis).
Additionally, Dariush has experience competing against some of the best in the weight class, whereas Saint Denis has fought only two ranked opponents in his UFC career. This experience will be crucial during the fight since Dariush can eke out a gritty victory.
With both fighters having a solid background in grappling, this match will mostly be on the feet, and Dariush is going to have the advantage. His combinations are sharper and have a one-punch knockout power.
Saint Denis has shown vulnerability in his striking, having been stopped twice by opponents with superior striking skills. Although I think that his chin will hold up well in this match against Dariush, he’ll still be on the losing end of the majority of the exchanges during the fight.
Beneil Dariush’s Recent Fight Results
Dariush is a UFC veteran with over a decade of experience inside the octagon. Since his promotional debut, he has recorded 17 wins, six losses, and one draw. This allowed him to crack a spot in the division’s rankings.
His most notable wins were against Jim Miller, Michael Johnson, Thiago Moises, Drew Dober, Tony Ferguson, and, most recently, Renato Moicano. His defeats were at the hands of Ramsey Nijem, Michael Chiesa, Edson Barboza, Alexander Hernandez, Charles Oliveira, and Arman Tsarukyan.
Benoit Saint Denis’ Recent Fight Results
Saint Denis was an undefeated fighter when the UFC signed him in 2021. He absorbed a tough decision loss to Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in his promotional debut, but won his next five bouts following that setback.
In his last four fights, he has split results, with losses to Dustin Poirier and Moicano and victories over Kyle Prepolec and Mauricio Ruffy. He aims to extend his streak to three with a win over Dariush and improve his ranking.
UFC 322: Beneil Dariush vs. Benoit Saint Denis: Tale of the Tape
| Beneil Dariush | Benoit Saint Denis | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 36 | 29 |
| Height | 5’10” | 5’11” |
| Reach | 72 inches | 73 inches |
| Leg Reach | 40.5 inches | 40 inches |
| Record | 23-6-1 | 15-3 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 57% | 100% |
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