Beneil Dariush showed Thiago Moises the difference between winning on Contender Series and getting it done in the big show on Saturday night.
The Iranian-American lightweight showed veteran poise in dominating Moises in the latter’s official UFC debut on Saturday night, and yet at the same time played things safe in order to leave no doubt about shaking off a three-fight winless streak.
Dariush’s scores of 30-25, 30-25, and 30-26 for a unanimous decision on UFC Denver’s main card accurately reflected the one-sided nature of the fight.
Sao Paulo’s Moises went hunting for submissions early in the first round, but Dariush patiently closed the distance and got the best of the grappling game as the round went on.