Beneil Dariush News
Beneil Dariush explains why he favors Justin Gaethje to avenge previous loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 291: “He’s more motivated”
Beneil Dariush has given his thoughts on the upcoming BMF title showdown between Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier. Later this summer, Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier will collide for the second time.… Read more
Beneil Dariush confident he will “dominate” Charles Oliveira on the ground and in the standup at UFC 289: “I’m really looking forward to getting my hands on him”
Beneil Dariush has given his thoughts on how he believes his match-up with Charles Oliveira will play out at UFC 289. Next month at UFC 289, Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira will… Read more
Beneil Dariush lacking confidence that Charles Oliveira fight will actually happen: "Not very confident this guy is going to show up"
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush isn't really expecting to fight Charles Oliveira later this year. The longtime lightweight contender has been out of the cage since his clash with Mateusz Gamrot in… Read more
Beneil Dariush reveals frustrating conversation with the UFC over potential title shot: "I was about to flip a table"
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush is about ready to start a riot. He's been out of the cage since his clash with Mateusz Gamrot last October at UFC 280. In that outing,… Read more
Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush and Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria moved to upcoming UFC events
Charles Oliveira vs Beneil Dariush and Josh Emmett vs Ilia Topuria have both been moved to new dates. When you think fireworks in mixed martial arts, these are two bouts that come… Read more
Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush removed from UFC 288
Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush will not be fighting at UFC 288 after all. According to ESPN Deportes, Oliveira has suffered an injury and his fight against Dariush on May 6 at… Read more
Beneil Dariush explains why he's "pretty pissed" at Charles Oliveira ahead of UFC 288 fight
Beneil Dariush isn't happy with Charles Oliveira ahead of their UFC 288 fight. Dariush and Oliveira are set to serve as the co-main event ahead of their bout on May 6 in… Read more
Conor McGregor responds to “cheating” allegations from Beneil Dariush
Conor McGregor has laughed off Beneil Dariush in response to accusations from the lightweight that he's cheating. In recent weeks, there's been a great deal of speculation surrounding Conor McGregor and his… Read more
Beneil Dariush discusses the ongoing saga between Conor McGregor and USADA: “I think Conor is cheating”
Beneil Dariush believes Conor McGregor is cheating the system. Much has been made over the fighting future of McGregor. While he'll serve as a coach on season 31 of "The Ultimate Fighter,"… Read more
Beneil Dariush takes aim at UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for “trying to run off to other divisions”
UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush has taken a shot at Islam Makhachev for contemplating a move up to welterweight. Following his win over Charles Oliveira last year, Islam Makhachev became the new UFC… Read more
Beneil Dariush reacts to Islam Makhachev’s title-retaining victory at UFC 284: “Volkanovski just confirmed my beliefs”
Beneil Dariush has explained why he's feeling as confident as ever following Islam Makhachev's win over Alexander Volkanovski. At UFC 284, Islam Makhachev was able to defeat Alexander Volkanovski via unanimous decision.… Read more
Charles Oliveira determined more than ever to claim lightweight gold ahead of return against Beneil Dariush: "I want it like I’ve never had it before"
Charles Oliveira is determined to capture UFC lightweight gold once again. 'Do Bronx' has been out of action since his clash with Islam Makhachev last October. Despite not technically being the champion,… Read more
Beneil Dariush reveals UFC is targeting Charles Oliveira fight in May, explains why he believes he'll get passed over for the next title shot
Beneil Dariush is expecting to fight Charles Oliveira but doesn't think it will be a title eliminator. Since Dariush beat Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280, he has called out Dustin Poirier and… Read more
Beneil Dariush calls for March clash with Dustin Poirier, or Charles Oliveira: "My job is winning fights"
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush could probably wait for a title shot, but that's not his style. The Iranian fighter has been out of action since his clash with Mateusz Gamrot at… Read more
Dustin Poirier shoots down clash with Beneil Dariush next: "That one's not super exciting"
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier isn't very high on a clash with Beneil Dariush. 'The Diamond' returned to action last weekend at UFC 281 in Madison Square Garden. Standing opposite the former… Read more
Beneil Dariush shares the “reason” why fans don’t see him “get pushed” by the UFC
Beneil Dariush is sharing the 'reason' fans don't see him 'get pushed' by the UFC. Dariush (22-4 MMA) is hot off a victory over Mateusz Gamros (21-2 MMA) at UFC 280 which… Read more
UFC 280 Results: Beneil Dariush defeats Mateusz Gamrot (Highlights)
Tonight's UFC 280 main card features a highly anticipated lightweight matchup between Beneil Dariush and Mateusz Gamrot. Dariush (22-4-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a seven-fight winning streak, his latest being… Read more
Beneil Dariush opens up about losing title shot to Alexander Volkanovski, top lightweights avoiding him: "It’s all as crappy as it gets"
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has opened up about losing his possible title shot to Alexander Volkanovski. UFC 280 will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Islam… Read more