Beneil Dariush
"Benny"
| 19 | 4 | 1 |
| Wins | Losses | Draws |
Birth date May 6, 1989
(age 31)
Birth place Gol Tappeh, Hamadan, Iran
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 156 lb (71 kg)
Reach 72 in (1.83 m)
#12 UFC Lightweight Contender
UFC Rankings
Fights
WIN |
Beneil Dariush
Scott Holtzman
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UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik
Aug 8, 2020
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KO (spinning backfist)
R1 – 4:38
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WIN |
Beneil Dariush
Drakkar Klose
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UFC 248
Mar 7, 2020
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KO (punch)
R2 – 1:00
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WIN |
Beneil Dariush
Frank Camacho
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UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren
Oct 26, 2019
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 2:02
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WIN |
Beneil Dariush
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UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos
Mar 9, 2019
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Submission (triangle armbar)
R2 – 4:41
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WIN |
Beneil Dariush
Thiago Moisés
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UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez
Nov 10, 2018
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
|
LOSS |
Beneil Dariush
|
UFC 222
Mar 3, 2018
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KO (punch)
R1 – 0:42
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DRAW |
Beneil Dariush
|
UFC 216
Oct 7, 2017
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Draw (majority)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS |
Beneil Dariush
|
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum
Mar 11, 2017
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KO (flying knee)
R2 – 3:35
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WIN |
Beneil Dariush
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The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
Nov 5, 2016
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
|
WIN |
Beneil Dariush
|
UFC 199
Jun 4, 2016
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KO (punch)
R1 – 4:16
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LOSS |
Beneil Dariush
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UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans
Apr 16, 2016
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R2 – 1:20
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WIN |
Beneil Dariush
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UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux
Aug 8, 2015
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN |
Beneil Dariush
|
UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold
Apr 18, 2015
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
|
WIN |
Beneil Dariush
Daron Cruickshank
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UFC 185
Mar 14, 2015
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R2 – 2:48
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WIN |
Beneil Dariush
|
UFC 179
Oct 25, 2014
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
|
WIN |
Beneil Dariush
|
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos
Aug 23, 2014
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Submission (arm-triangle choke)
R2 – 3:38
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LOSS |
Beneil Dariush
Ramsey Nijem
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UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson
Apr 11, 2014
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 4:20
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WIN |
Beneil Dariush
Charlie Brenneman
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UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou
Jan 14, 2014
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 1:45
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WIN |
Beneil Dariush
Jason Meaders
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Respect in the Cage
May 4, 2013
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KO (punch)
R2 – 4:03
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WIN |
Beneil Dariush
Trace Gray
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Respect in the Cage
Jan 19, 2013
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Submission (armbar)
R1 – 0:36
|
WIN |
Beneil Dariush
Gilberto dos Santos
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High Fight Rock 2
Oct 27, 2012
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TKO (doctor stoppage)
R1 – 4:03
|
WIN |
Beneil Dariush
Dominic Gutierrez
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Samurai Pro Sports
Oct 21, 2011
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 1:16
|
WIN |
Beneil Dariush
Vance Bejarano
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Respect in the Cage
Oct 9, 2010
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – N/A
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WIN |
Beneil Dariush
Jordan Betts
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Respect in the Cage 2
Nov 20, 2009
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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