UPDATE: In a shocking turn of events, lightweight veteran Beneil Dariush missed weight by 1.2 pounds ahead of his highly anticipated fight at UFC 322, resulting in a 20 percent purse forfeiture. Dariush weighed in at 157.2 pounds for his non-title bout against Benoit Saint Denis at Madison Square Garden on October 14, 2023.
Despite this setback, the bout will proceed as scheduled. The exact amount of Dariush’s fine remains undisclosed since fighter purses are not public records in New York. This marks the second time in Dariush’s career that he has missed weight, the first incident occurring in 2020.
In a parallel highlight, former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev weighs in at 170 pounds for his welterweight title fight against Jack Della Maddalena, marking a significant move up in weight class. Makhachev aims to become the UFC’s latest two-weight champion.
Additionally, former strawweight champion Zhang Weili is also on the move, stepping up to challenge flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko in another high-stakes matchup. Both fighters weighed in at 124.6 pounds for their 125-pound title fight.
As fans and analysts eagerly await these pivotal matchups, the stakes have never been higher at UFC 322. Keep a close watch as the event unfolds, with live updates expected throughout the night.