UFC 322: Beneil Dariush vs. Benoit Saint Denis Prediction for Saturday, 11/15/25

The first fight on the Main Card at UFC 322 will see Beneil Dariush take on Benoit Saint Denis. This will be a fight in the UFC Welterweight division. Dariush enters this fight with an MMA record of 23-6-1 and 17-6-1 in the UFC. He is averaging 3.78 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 49%. Dariush absorbs 2.61 strikes and has a striking defense of 57%. His grappling has also been solid, averaging 2.12 takedowns every 15 minutes. He has a takedown accuracy of 38% and a takedown defense of 82%.

Saint Denis enters this fight with an MMA record of 15-3 and 7-3 in the UFC. He is averaging 5.05 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 55%. Saint Denis is absorbing 4.19 strikes and has a striking defense of 42%. His grappling is also elite, averaging 4.35 takedowns every 15 minutes and 1.6 submission attempts during the same period. Saint Denis has a takedown accuracy of 37% and a takedown defense of 70%.

Saint Denis is the clear favorite in this fight, but still looks like the best betting option. He has the advantage in striking volume and grappling. Therefore, given that he has been better in every area compared to Dariush, backing Saint Denis to win will be our play.