Beneil Dariush News
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 220 with Beneil Dariush, Vince Morales, and Colby Thicknesse
The 220th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Perth. We're joined by the 12th-ranked UFC lightweight, Beneil Dariush (1:11). Next, UFC bantamweight… Read more
Beneil Dariush eyes weight class move after quick KO loss at UFC 322
Beneil Dariush is opening his mind to the idea of a change in weight category following his fast knockout loss inside Madison Square Garden recently. At UFC 322, Dariush was stopped by… Read more
UFC 322 Results: Benoit Saint Denis KO's Beneil Dariush (Video)
We have you covered for all of tonight's UFC 322 results, including the lightweight bout between Beneil Dariush and Benoit Saint Denis. Dariush (23-7-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the… Read more
Beneil Dariush believes he has 'the upper hand in pretty much everything' against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 322
Beneil Dariush is eager to fight at Madison Square Garden, which has always been a goal of his. Dariush is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 322 against Benoit Saint-Denis… Read more
UFC star Beneil Dariush says FBI investigation into betting scandal could 'ruin the sport'
Top UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush believes the FBI's current investigation into alleged fight fixing could do irreparable damage to Mixed Martial Arts. Mixed Martial Arts, as a sport, has come a long… Read more
UFC 322 fighter reacts to being elevated to main card after Bo Nickal fan outrage
A UFC 322 fighter has responded to being bumped up to the main card after criticism of Bo Nickal's initial placement. Nickal's fight against Rodolfo Vieira was originally slated for the main… Read more
Beneil Dariush eyes one more title run ahead of UFC 322 return
UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush is ready for one more title run ahead of his battle with Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 322. For the longest time, Beneil Dariush has been an interesting… Read more
UFC 322 adds pivotal lightweight fight to MSG card headlined by Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev
A new bout has been added to the UFC 322 card. RMC Sports Combat first brought word that a 155-pound tilt between Beneil Dariush and Benoit Saint Denis has been booked for… Read more
UFC 317 fighter is 'extremely disappointed' about Islam Makhachev vacating lightweight title
One fighter scheduled for the UFC 317 card can't help but feel disappointed after Islam Makhachev's move to the welterweight division. Once Saturday's main event between Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria begins,… Read more
Beneil Dariush expects to "smash" Renato Moicano at UFC 317 after watching Islam Makhachev bout
Beneil Dariush has plenty of confidence that he will beat Renato Moicano at UFC 317. Dariush was supposed to fight Moicano back in January, but the Brazilian ended up getting a title… Read more
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 198 with Beneil Dariush and Terrance McKinney
The 198th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 317. We're first joined by ninth-ranked UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush (0:55). Next, UFC lightweight… Read more
Charles Oliveira poses bigger threat to Ilia Topuria than you realize, says UFC contender
One top 10-ranked UFC lightweight believes Charles Oliveira poses a bigger threat to Ilia Topuria than people realize. Oliveira and Topuria will mix it up inside the Octagon with the vacant UFC… Read more
Beneil Dariush open to fighting Mauricio Ruffy after his highlight-reel KO at UFC 313
Beneil Dariush is open to fighting Mauricio Ruffy after the Brazilian got a highlight-reel KO win at UFC 313. Ruffy scored a spinning wheel kick KO over King Green on Saturday. After… Read more
Ranked UFC lightweight says Max Holloway can give Islam Makhachev problems: 'There are things that could be difficult'
One top-10 UFC lightweight has explained why he feels Max Holloway could make things interesting against Islam Makhachev. Makhachev recently broke the record for the most successful UFC lightweight title defenses. He… Read more
Beneil Dariush reveals what Dana White did to make up for UFC 311 fight falling through
UFC star Beneil Dariush has revealed that the promotion made up for the fact that he won't be fighting at UFC 311. In his last two fights, Beneil Dariush has suffered big… Read more
Beneil Dariush's MMA future at stake against Renato Moicano at UFC 311: 'If I don’t have the ability to be champion, I would more than likely walk away from the sport'
Beneil Dariush's pro MMA career could very well hang in the balance at UFC 311. Dariush is scheduled to share the Octagon with Renato Moicano inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California… Read more
Beneil Dariush contemplates move to welterweight amid UFC hiatus: "I can just fight more often"
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush is in a weird spot as he prepares for his return. The 35-year-old hasn't been seen in the cage since last December. In the main event of… Read more
Beneil Dariush welcomes UFC fight with Paddy Pimblett: "I really do think experience plays a factor"
Beneil Dariush thinks his experience would be too much for Paddy Pimblett to handle. Dariush finds himself in a tough spot having lost his last two outings via TKO or KO. Dariush… Read more