No.9-ranked lightweight contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship Beneil Dariush has been a phenomenal fighter since his professional debut in 2009. Before signing up for the UFC, Dariush was a former RITC lightweight champion and has competed in numerous other promotions like Samurai MMA Pro and Hight Fight Rock 2. He made his UFC debut in 2014 against Charlie Brenneman at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou. Within one minute and 45 seconds into the first round, Beneil Dariush stopped Brenneman via a rear naked choke submission. Gradually, with his immense performance showcase, Beneil Dariush rose to become one of the top five contenders in the lightweight contenders in the UFC. From 2018 to 2022, Dariush was on an eight-fight win streak, before facing the former UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira in June 2023.
For his last outing, Beneil Dariush faced Arman Tsarukyan at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan on December 2, 2023, in Austin Texas, United States. Nevertheless, Draiush stopped via a KO at 1:04 in the first round. However, the 35-year-old American is now gearing up for his next fight at UFC 311 against the No.10-ranked lightweight Renato Moicano in January 2025.
Beneil Dariush's record
As of January 2025, Beneil Dariush boasts a record of 22 wins, six losses, and one draw in his mixed martial arts career. With a professional career that dates back to 2009, Dariush has held eight wins via submission, five via knockouts, and eight first-round finishes to his name. Moreover, the American fighter has stepped up against some of the most prominent lightweights in the last decade like Charles Oliveira, Arman Tsarukyan, Tony Fergusson, Jim Miller, Edson Barboza, and Mateusz Gamrot.
| 29 matches | 22 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 5 |
| By submission | 8 | 1 |
| By decision | 9 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
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FAQs on Beneil Dariush
A. As of January 2025, Beneil Dariush boasts a record of 22 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw in his mixed martial arts career.
A. The 35 year old American is now gearing up for his next fight at UFC 311 against the No.10 ranked lightweight Renato Moicano on January 2025.
A. Beneil Dariush is ranked No. 9 in the UFC lightweight division, as of January 2025.
A. Beneil Dariush is 35 years old, as of January 2025.
