- Beneil Dariush is a ranked UFC lightweight contender.
- Dariush holds an MMA record of 23 wins, seven losses, and one draw.
- Dariush is fresh off a first-round knockout loss to Benoit Saint Denis last Nov. 15 at UFC 322 in New York.
Beneil Dariush suffered his seventh career loss at the hands of Benoit Saint Denis last Nov. 15 at UFC 322, as he was knocked out in the opening round of their lightweight clash at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Despite this latest setback, he remained a top contender in the 155-pound division and is still a top choice among fans whenever his UFC odds are available at BetMGM’s online sportsbook.
When will he return inside the Octagon, and who will he face next?
When Is Beneil Dariush’s Next Fight?
Dariush’s next opponent is yet to be determined, but is likely to face another ranked contender in the lightweight division.
Beneil Dariush’s MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 23-7
- Wins by TKO/KO: 5
- Wins by submission: 8
- Wins by decision: 10
- Striking accuracy: 49%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.81
- Significant strikes absorbed: 2.55
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 1.95
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.90
- Takedown accuracy: 34%
- Significant strikes defense: 59%
- Takedown defense: 80%
- Knockdown average: 0.53
- Average fight time: 9:30
Beneil Dariush Notable Wins
Dariush has compiled a resume of stacked wins as he defeated the likes of Charlie Brenneman, Anthony Martin, Diego Ferreira (twice), Jim Miller, Michael Johnson, James Vick, Rashid Magomedov, Thiago Moises, Drew Dober, Drakkar Klose, Scott Holtzman, Tony Ferguson, Mateusz Gamrot, and Moicano.
Beneil Dariush UFC Earnings
In his UFC career, Dariush has earned $4 million, which accounts for his base salary and bonuses. Excluded in this figure are his other sponsors and deals outside the UFC. Dariush received his biggest single-fight pay when he fought Mateusz Gamrot in October 2022 and bagged $310,000.
Beneil Dariush Team and Corner
Dariush represents Kings MMA, a fight team in Huntington Beach, California. Rafael Cordeiro, Ricardo Testai, Leo Mafra and Mikel Fernandez are the team’s coaches. Besides Dariush, Giga Chikadze is the other top name competing in the UFC.
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