Dariush Misses Weight, Fined Ahead of UFC 322 Fight Tonight

UPDATE: Major news from UFC 322 as lightweight veteran Beneil Dariush has officially missed weight, weighing in at 157.2 pounds—over the limit of 156 pounds for non-title bouts. This development just confirmed moments ago as the weigh-in took place on Friday at Madison Square Garden, New York.

As a result of this weight miss, Dariush will forfeit 20 percent of his purse for the fight against Benoit Saint Denis (15-3), which is still set to occur on the main card tonight. Although the exact monetary details of the fine remain undisclosed—due to New York’s regulations on fighter purse visibility—this is a significant moment in Dariush’s career, marking the second time he has failed to make weight, with the first instance occurring in 2020.

Dariush (23-6-1) will face off against Saint Denis in what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The stakes are high, as both fighters aim to make a statement in a highly competitive lightweight division. Fans and analysts alike are keenly watching how this weight miss may impact Dariush’s performance in the octagon.

In a related event, Islam Makhachev (27-1) is making headlines as he weighs in at 170 pounds for a welterweight title fight against Jack Della Maddalena (18-2), marking Makhachev’s first attempt at moving up in weight for a chance to become the UFC’s latest two-weight champion.

Additionally, former strawweight champion Zhang Weili (26-3) is also making waves as she moves up to challenge flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko (25-4-1). Both fighters weighed in at 124.6 pounds for their upcoming 125-pound title bout, setting the stage for a thrilling night of fights.

Stay tuned for live updates as UFC 322 unfolds tonight! The excitement is palpable, and all eyes will be on how these developments shape the matchups and the fighters’ performances in the octagon.