What happened in the Beneil Dariush vs. Benoit Saint Denis fight at UFC 322?

Benoit Saint Denis scored a stunning 16-second knockout victory over veteran Beneil Dariush at UFC 322 in New York City.

How did Benoit Saint Denis defeat Beneil Dariush?

Saint Denis met Dariush's aggressive start with a powerful left hook that immediately dropped the veteran, allowing Saint Denis to finish the fight.

What is the significance of Benoit Saint Denis' win over Beneil Dariush?

The victory extends Saint Denis' win streak to three fights, firmly re-establishing him as a relevant contender in the Lightweight division.

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Underdog Saint Denis Scores Massive Upset Over Dariush at UFC 322

16 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Veteran Dariush face-planted after just 16 seconds
Saint Denis' third attempt at Top 10 ends in knockout victory
Saint Denis now riding a three-fight win streak as Lightweight contender

Underdog Saint Denis Scores Massive Upset Over Dariush at UFC 322

Last night at UFC 322 in New York City, Benoit Saint Denis pulled off a stunning upset, knocking out veteran Beneil Dariush in just 16 seconds. The catchweight bout saw Dariush come out aggressively, opening with a pair of heavy low kicks. However, Saint Denis was ready, meeting Dariush in the clinch and landing a clubbing left hook as they broke apart. The shot immediately dropped Dariush, and Saint Denis pounced to finish the fight.

The victory marks a major turnaround for Saint Denis, who was previously 0-2 in his attempts to crack the Lightweight Top 10. But this time, the underdog seized his opportunity, capitalizing on Dariush's overeager approach to score the massive knockout win. Now riding a three-fight win streak, Saint Denis has firmly re-established himself as a relevant contender in the stacked 155-pound division.