Beneil Dariush is favored against Charles Oliveira at UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana on Saturday, June 10 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This event is one of five fights on the main pay-per-view card. Oliveira is 33-9 in his career, while Dariush is 22-4-1 in his career. There are a total of 12 fights with five on Pay-Per-View, four on ESPN/ ESPN+, and three on ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass at UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana. Let’s look at the bout between Oliveira and Dariush and UFC predictions.
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana takes place at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Saturday, June 10 with 12 fights with five on Pay-Per-View, four on ESPN/ ESPN+, and three on ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass.
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana Betting
Charles Oliveira (33-9, 21-9 UFC)
Oliveira came into the UFC with a record of 12-0 and he has 21 wins and nine losses in the UFC. In his last six fights, he has five wins and one loss. He defeated Kevin Lee by guillotine choke submission, Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision, Michael Chandler by TKO, Dustin Poirier by rear-naked choke submission, and Justin Gaethje by rear-naked choke submission; while losing to Islam Makhachev by arm-triangle choke submission. Oliveira has been a pro since 2008 and he has nine wins by TKO/KO and 21 by submission. He has 15 first round finishes.
Oliveira said this mmanews.com about his upcoming fight against Dariush, “I can’t say I’ll do a strategic fight that I’ll be waiting. No, that’s not Charles fighting. Charles walks forward, he hunts the entire time. So if you want to watch a boring fight, don’t come watch my fight. You’ll see me get knocked down, dropped, and get back up. Like you said, [Dariush] has been knocked out before, he’s been submitted. He has holes, just like I do. That’s what matters the most, wanting to win no matter what.” I want it so bad. I want to become champion again, I want to win, I want to make history. I’m hungry to win. I’m like a lion hunting.”
Beneil Dariush (22-4-1, 16-4-1 UFC)
Dariush came into the UFC with a record of 6-0 and he has 16 wins, four losses, and one draw in the UFC. In his last six fights, he has six wins and no losses. He defeated Frank Camacho by rear-naked choke submission, Drakkar Klose by KO, Scott Holtzman by KO, Carlos Diego Ferreira by split decision, Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision, and Mateusz Gamrot by unanimous decision. Dariush’s last loss in his career was against Alexander Hernandez by KO in March of 2018. Dariush has been a pro since 2009 and he has five wins by TKO/KO and eight by submission. He has eight first round finishes.
Dariush said this to si.com about his upcoming fight against Oliveira, “Charles is absolutely amazing. I think he’s one of the best fighters of all time. I learn so much watching him. He has overcome so many challenges. Look at the obstacles he overcame as champion. I don’t see Charles doing anything I can’t handle. Once we’re in the Octagon, people will see the difference. I’m not walking in with any fear. That’s the opposite of faith. I’m entering with the faith that I can overcome him. The mindset is simple: Either kill or die. You’re going to see every level of martial arts cultivated to the highest level. I’m looking to be victorious against one of the best in the world.”
Striking Stats
Strikes landed per minute: Oliveira 3.48 / Dariush 3.81
Striking Accuracy: Oliveira 53% / Dariush 49%
Strikes absorbed per minute: Oliveira 3.20 / Dariush 2.55
Defense: Oliveira 51% / Dariush 58%
Grappling Stats
Takedown average: Oliveira 2.37 / Dariush 1.95
Takedown Accuracy: Oliveira 40% / Dariush 34%
Takedowns defended: Oliveira 55% / Dariush 80%
Submission average: Oliveira 2.8/ Dariush 0.9
UFC Picks
There is no question this fight is going to be entertaining, as both of these fighters will go right at each other and look for the finish. I won’t overthink this one, as I think one of them will get the finish, so I will take the rounds to go under the total.
| DATE |
FIGHTERS |
MONEY LINE |
| 6/10 |
Irene Aldana |
+244 |
| Amanda Nunes |
-325 |
| 6/10 |
Beneil Dariush |
-155 |
| Charles Oliveira |
+124 |
| 6/10 |
Adam Fugitt |
+165 |
| Mike Malott |
-210 |
| 6/10 |
Nate Landwehr |
+214 |
| Dan Ige |
-280 |
| 6/10 |
Eryk Anders |
-110 |
| Marc-Andre Barriault |
-120 |
| 6/10 |
Chris Curtis |
+127 |
| Nassourdine Imavov |
-160 |
| 6/10 |
Aiemann Zahabi |
-110 |
| Aoriqileng |
-120 |
| 6/10 |
Kyle Nelson |
+197 |
| Blake Bilder |
-255 |
| 6/10 |
Diana Belbita |
-115 |
| Maria Oliveira |
-115 |
| 6/10 |
Jasmine Jasudavicius |
+251 |
| Miranda Maverick |
-335 |
| 6/10 |
Steve Erceg |
+218 |
| David Dvorak |
-285 |
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