Dariush Fined 20% After Missing Weight Before UFC 322 Fight

BREAKING: In a stunning turn of events, lightweight fighter Beneil Dariush has missed weight ahead of his highly anticipated bout at UFC 322. Dariush tipped the scales at 157.2 pounds on Friday, exceeding the limit for non-title lightweight fights by 1.2 pounds. As a result, he will forfeit 20 percent of his purse for the match against Benoit Saint Denis on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

Despite the weight miss, the fight is still set to proceed as scheduled on the main card. The exact amount of Dariush’s penalty remains undisclosed, as fighter purses are not public records in New York. This marks the second occasion in Dariush’s career that he has failed to make weight, with the first incident occurring in 2020.

In the same event, former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is making headlines as he weighs in at 170 pounds for his welterweight title fight against Jack Della Maddalena. Makhachev is attempting to become the UFC’s latest two-weight champion, moving up in weight for the first time in his career.

Additionally, former strawweight champion Zhang Weili aims for a similar achievement as she prepares to face the flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko. Both fighters weighed in at 124.6 pounds for their 125-pound title fight.

These developments have stirred excitement and speculation among fans and analysts alike, making UFC 322 a must-watch event. As the fight night approaches, there will be keen interest in how Dariush’s weight miss might impact his performance in the octagon, alongside the high-stakes matchups featuring Makhachev and Weili.

Stay tuned for live updates on UFC 322 as these fighters prepare to make their mark.