Weigh-in nightmare! Beneil Dariush’s wedding ring doesn’t fit after BRUTAL weight cut to fight Charles Oliveira
Fighters making weight is often said to be a drastic move. However, for Beneil Dariush, it was more than that
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Beneil Dariush's drastic weight cut (Image Source - Twitter)
Disregarding stepping into the octagon and fighting, combat sports athletes always face difficulty during weight cuts. In the UFC, fighters like Jorge Masvidal and Conor McGregor have spoken about the hardships of maintaining weight. Contenders often mention the horrible and drastic measures required to reach the required limit. And sometimes, the fighter fatigues or fails to do so.
Such was the case for Beneil Dariush. The fighter is set to take on Charles Oliveira at UFC 289. After a dominant victory over Mateusz Gamrot, ‘Benny’ is set to become one of the best lightweights of all time. Despite his greatness in the octagon, Dariush is no exception to grueling weight cuts. At the weigh-in, fans noticed something that they gave props to the fighter for.
The UFC’s Twitter account posted an official weigh-in for each fighter contending at UFC 289. One of them was Beneil Dariush. The fighter weighed in at 156lbs for his fight against Charles Oliveira. However, fans took note of ‘Benny’s wedding ring. As the fighter was posing, the ring left a massive gap between the finger. This showed fans that the weight cut that fighters make, tends to be extreme.
Due to Charles Oliveira’s devastating loss against Islam Makachev, ‘Do Bronx’s legacy is on the line. A tough contender in Beneil Dariush is set to test his skills against the popular Brazilian fighter. Fans are excited to witness the fights on the card at UFC 289.
Fans shocked at devastating weight cut made by Beneil Dariush
The UFC 289 is ready to go. Fans cheer for their favorite fighters as they gear up for their career-defining fights. Beneil Dariush, who is taking on Charles Oliveira was the center of attention due to this issue.
Like any other UFC card, fighters have to reach a certain limit in weight to fight their opponent. However, Dariush’s weight cut was drastic and noticeable. The ring finger not fitting for ‘Benny’ had been noted by fans and they react on Twitter. One fan went on to say, “Weight cutting sucks. Look at his ring”
Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira are masters at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Both fighters taking each other on at the lightweight division is an exciting one for fans. ‘Benny’s brutal and improved striking, and ‘Do Bronx’s vicious nature in the octagon is a sight to behold. The UFC 289 is said to be one of the best cards in the year 2023.
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