Where is Beneil Dariush from?

Last Modified Jan 10, 2025 06:05 GMT
UFC Fight Night: Miller v Dariush
UFC Fight Night: Miller v Dariush

Beneil Dariush is one of the most anticipated and technically skilled fighters among the top 10 contenders in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of January 2025, Dariush is ranked as the No.9 contender in the weight class and he maintains a record of 22 wins, six losses, and one draw in his mixed martial arts career. Moreover, he holds the majority of his wins via decision (nine), submission (eight), and knockout (five), respectively. The veteran mixed martial artist also holds eight first-round finishes, garnishing his fight resume.

For his recent outings in 2023, Beneil Dariush lost to Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan via TKO, and KO, respectively. Dariush lost his eight-fight win streak that lasted for four years, when he faced Oliveira at UFC 289 in June 2023. However, the 35-year-old fighter is set to face Renato Moicano in his next showdown on January 18, 2025, at UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, United States.

Beneil Dariush's nationality

Beneil Dariush is an American-Iranian fighter.

Born in Urmia, Iran, Beneil Dariush and his family emigrated to the United States when he was only nine. Earlier, Dariush could not speak English and would spend most of his time along with his other Assyrian cousins settling in America. However, the lightweight contender later picked up the language and earned citizenship in the country.

Beneil Dariush's ethnicity

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Beneil Dariush belongs to an Assyrian Christian family. He has multiple times confirmed his ethnicity and religious beliefs through his social media posts. Moreover, the fighter has numerous times, represented the Assyrian flag along with the American national flag inside the octagon.

*Last updated on January 10, 2025.

FAQs on Beneil Dariush' nationality

A. Beneil Dariush is an American fighter. 

A. Beneil Dariush belongs to the Assyrian Christian family from Iraq. 

A. He maintains a record of 22 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw in his mixed martial arts career.

A. The 35-year-old fighter is set to face Renato Moicano in his next showdown on January 18, 2025, at UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, United States. 

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