Key Stats: 5 submission wins (tied-8th all-time among LW), 7 knockdowns landed (tied-5th), 40% control time percentage (8th)
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What It Means: Dariush is a wicked grappler with some real awe-inspiring power in his hands, and he throws with the abandon of a man who is quite comfortable on the ground. When he plants his feet and throws, the results are destructive, and he is also dynamic with his striking, as he is not shy about throwing spinning and high-risk attacks. On the ground, Dariush is suffocating and a tangled web of danger.
What to Look For in the Fight: These two aren’t mirrors of each other but, on paper, they are a skill-for-skill match. Oliveira might be a little lighter on his feet, but Dariush trades that for devastating power from his overhand punches. On the ground, it won’t necessarily be a wash, but both are sharp enough to submit the other if there is a single lapse of focus. Generally, Oliveira is the bigger risk-taker and can often leave himself open to an unfavorable position when he takes said risks, but they almost have an equal chance to bring him that winning moment.
