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 June 2025, he is ranked as the No. 9 contender in the weight class and maintains a record of 22 wins, six losses, and one draw in his mixed martial arts career.
In his recent outings in 2023, Beneil Dariush lost to Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan via TKO and KO, respectively. His eight-fight win streak snapped after lasting four years when he faced Oliveira at UFC 289 in June 2023. The 35-year-old fighter is set to face Renato Moicano in his next showdown on June 28, 2025, at UFC 317.
Beneil Dariush 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.
*Last updated on January 10, 2025.
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