Ranked lightweight Beneil Dariush and Benoit Saint Denis open the pay-per-view action of UFC 322 this Saturday in an exciting matchup between accomplished grapplers. American Dariush is number nine in the lightweight rankings and hits the octagon after returning to the win column this summer. Frenchman Benoit Saint Denis has won consecutive fights, and a victory here will likely vault the number 13 to the top ten. The veteran Beneil Dariush is a clear underdog in the early odds, with the oddsmakers wary of his inconsistency.
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Beneil Dariush vs Benoit Saint Denis Fight Details
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Time: 22:00 ET
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, USA
Where to Watch Beneil Dariush vs Benoit Saint Denis Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | PPV |
| US | PPV |
| Canada | PPV |
| Ghana | Supersport |
Beneil Dariush vs Benoit Saint Denis Fight Preview
Beneil Dariush: form and statistics
At 36, the veteran showed that he was not yet done with a decision win over Renato Moicano earlier this year. That UFC 317 fight marked a return to the Octagon for Beneil Dariush after nearly 2 years, following back-to-back losses to Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira. A victory in New York will likely open up a much higher-ranked opponent for the Iranian-born American. The veteran lightweight debuted in the UFC in 2014 and is tied with Charles Oliveira for the second-most wins in the division. Fighting with a BJJ style, Dariush also has a black belt in Muay Thai. He is 9-2 over the last eleven fights, with the pair of 2023 setbacks the only stain on his record since late 2018.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 36
- Height: 5'10"
- Reach: 72"
- Weight: 155 lbs (70kg)
- Record: 23-6-1
Benoit Saint Denis: form and statistics
"God of War" rebounded from a pair of knockout losses against Dustin Poirier and Renato Moicano with back-to-back submission wins over Kyle Prepolec and Mauricio Ruffy this year. Benoit Saint Denis is angling for a third win in seven months. Saint Denis debuted in the UFC in 2021 as a welterweight, losing his debut contest. Since moving to 155 pounds, the French southpaw is 7-2 in the UFC. The former French Army Special Forces soldier is a professional grappler, having gotten into BJJ early. "God of War" has ten submissions from his 15 wins.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 29
- Height: 5'11"
- Reach: 73"
- Weight: 155 lbs (70kg)
- Record: 15-3-1 (NC)
Beneil Dariush vs Benoit Saint Denis Fight Prediction
Benoit Saint Denis has gone to the third round only once in his UFC career, depending on his wrestling and grappling to subdue opponents. But Beneil Dariush is the best scrambler in the division, and despite his best forward pressure, BSD will not out-scramble Dariush, a no-gi world champion in BJJ. So what happens here? The only variable against the veteran is Dariush's age, which seemed to play a part in his muted performance against Renato Moicano this year. While Dariush beat Moicano, Benoit Saint Denis lost to Moicano last year. We predict over 1.5 rounds.
Beneil Dariush vs Benoit Saint Denis Betting Odds
| Bookmakers | Over 1.5 | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.74 | 2.65 |
| 1xBet | 1.64 | 2.18 |
| Betway | 1.45 | N/A |
