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Beneil Dariush Appreciates Recognition Yet Stays Unbothered By the UFC

#9-ranked lightweight expressed gratitude for being promoted to the UFC 322 main card, but said the change didn’t affect him. “I’m grateful they recognize me, but it doesn’t change how much I get paid,” Dariush said. He added that he’s simply excited to compete at Madison Square Garden against #13-ranked Saint Denis on Saturday, November 15, calling it an honor.