Dariush Misses Weight, Saint Denis Remains Focused on UFC 322 Bout
New York, NY – Benoît Saint Denis will fight Beneil Dariush at UFC 322 this saturday at Madison Square Garden despite Dariush missing Friday’s ceremonial weigh-in. Saint Denis acknowledged the unusual situation,stating,”It’s different depending on the states,the countries,the federations. This is the first time that this has happened to me at this level of competition.” He added he’d seen missed weigh-ins in smaller competitions,noting regulations vary by state,specifically referencing New York. ”We came here to fight, so we are going to fight.”
The missed weigh-in introduces uncertainty into the lightweight matchup, with potential implications for Dariush depending on New York state regulations. Though, Saint Denis remains undeterred, viewing the bout as a crucial possibility to break into the UFC’s top 10. A victory against the experienced Dariush, who has never lost a fight that went the distance, would significantly boost Saint Denis’s ranking and standing with the UFC. The Frenchman enters the fight with a 15-3 MMA record, riding a two-fight win streak against Prepolec and Ruffy.
Saint Denis has promised “fireworks” in the octagon, stating, “I think we both don’t give a damn about being on the main card. We just want to fight and show who’s the best among us.” he expressed his eagerness for the fight, saying, “I can’t wait to be in the octagon.” the bout is scheduled to begin Saturday night and will be broadcast live on RMC Sport 1 at 1 a.m.
