Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Inglewood, California, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Beneil “Matuto” Dariush will take on Renato “Duelist” Potieria in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 311 card.

Dariush brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Potieria, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 48% striking accuracy, Dariush has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.78 per minute. On the other hand, Potieria boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.42 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 35-year-old, Beneil Dariush is coming in with a 22-6-1 record. Dariush will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan in December.

Potieria, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Beneil Dariush on December 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis and holds a 20-5-1 record.

Beneil Dariush has a southpaw fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 35-year-old Renato Moicano is an orthodox fighter with a 72″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Beneil Dariush stats

→ Dariush’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Dariush lands 3.78 significant strikes per minute.
→ Dariush’s takedown accuracy is 34%.
→ Dariush’s takedown average is 1.9 per 15 minutes.
→ Dariush’s takedown defense is 80%.

Dariush comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.78 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Potieria fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 4.42 significant strikes per minute. Beneil Dariush also has a 34% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.9 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Potieria’s 1.87 takedowns and 72% takedown accuracy.

Renato Moicano stats

→ Potieria’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Potieria lands 4.42 significant strikes per minute.
→ Potieria’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Potieria’s takedown average is 1.87 per 15 minutes.
→ Potieria’s takedown defense is 72%.

Renato spent, on average, 9:27 minutes in the Octagon, and Beneil has an average fight time of 8:54 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Beneil or Renato? Sound off in the comments.

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