Beneil Dariush News
Beneil Dariush reveals he's the likely backup for UFC 280 lightweight title fight: "If something goes wrong, they'd put me in"
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush could fight for gold sooner than expected. The 33-year-old has been out of action since his decision victory over Tony Ferguson last May. Since that time, Dariush… Read more
Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot added to UFC 280
Beneil Dariush will be making his return in October. According to ESPN, Dariush is set to fae Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi on October 22. It's a pivotal fight… Read more
Dustin Poirier seemingly shuts down reports that he's fighting Beneil Dariush next
Dustin Poirier says it is fake news that he is fighting Beneil Dariush his next time out. After the UFC booked Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title, it was… Read more
Ali Abdelaziz unsure what will come next for Beneil Dariush following Oliveira vs Makhachev booking: “When is he going to get a title shot, when he’s 40?”
Ali Abdelaziz believes Beneil Dariush deserves a big fight as his year-long wait for a return to the Octagon continues. In May 2021 at UFC 262, Beneil Dariush defeated Tony Ferguson via… Read more
Beneil Dariush offers Tony Ferguson advice, open to 'El Cucuy' training with him: "I would never deny him if he wants to train here"
Beneil Dariush is open to Tony Ferguson joining Kings MMA and training with him. After Ferguson suffered a KO loss to Michael Chandler which was his fourth loss in a row, he… Read more
Conor McGregor blasts Beneil Dariush over recent comments: "Biggest nobody in the company"
Former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor doesn't seem to be a fan of Beneil Dariush. Over the last week, Dariush has taken shots at both McGregor and Charles Oliveira. The Brazilian has… Read more
Beneil Dariush slams Charles Oliveira for chasing Conor McGregor fight: "Make it make sense, it doesn't"
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush isn't happy with Charles Oliveira's callout of Conor McGregor. Dariush has been on the shelf since a win over Tony Ferguson last May. He was then scheduled… Read more
Beneil Dariush annoyed by drama at the top of the lightweight division: "I just want to fight"
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush doesn't like the uncertainty at the top of 155 pounds. The 33-year-old has been out of action since a decision victory over Tony Ferguson in May 2021.… Read more
Chael Sonnen calls upon fight fans to rally behind Beneil Dariush and get him another UFC main event slot: “It’s not a skill that Benny has”
Chael Sonnen is taking to his social media platform to encourage fight fans to rally behind Beneil Dariush to get another UFC main even slot once he's recovered from his injury. Beneil… Read more
Beneil Dariush provides injury update, still no firm timeline for his return
UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush is still weighing up his options regarding the treatment he'll receive for a broken fibula. This Saturday night, Beneil Dariush was supposed to lock horns with Islam Makhachev… Read more
Sean Strickland weighs in after Beneil Dariush is forced out of UFC Vegas 49: “He makes me feel uncomfortable he's such a good man”
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has echoed Marvin Vettori by confirming that Beneil Dariush is legitimately injured. Next Saturday's Fight Night main event was supposed to see Beneil Dariush take on Islam Makhachev… Read more
Beneil Dariush forced out of UFC Vegas 49 main event against Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush will not be fighting next Saturday night after all. According to MMA reporter, Ariel Helwani and later confirmed by sources to BJPENN, Dariush suffered an injury and… Read more
Beneil Dariush breaks down upcoming UFC fight with Islam Makhachev
Top-ranked UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush broke down his upcoming UFC fight with divisional rival Islam Makhachev. Dariush vs. Makhachev was recently announced to be the headliner of the UFC Fight Night… Read more
Islam Makhachev opens up as big betting favorite against Beneil Dariush
UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev has opened up as a big betting favorite to defeat Beneil Dariush when they fight in early 2022. Makhachev vs. Dariush was officially announced this weekend, and… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after Islam Makhachev books fight with Beneil Dariush
Khabib Nurmagomedov was pushing for Islam Makhachev to receive a title shot following his submission victory over Dan Hooker at UFC 267. Despite the former champions campaign efforts, it was announced today… Read more
Islam Makhachev vs. Beneil Dariush booked to headline UFC Fight Night in February
A massive fight between top UFC lightweight contenders Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush has been booked for February. That news comes from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto who reported the following on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bokamotoespn/status/1464620693266452486… Read more
Dan Hooker explains why he called out Beneil Dariush following his win at UFC 266: “I like the look of his little number next to his name”
UFC lightweight Dan Hooker has explained why he called out Beneil Dariush after his win at UFC 266 on Saturday. Hooker managed to get back on the winning trail last weekend with… Read more
Beneil Dariush says Charles Oliveira owes him UFC lightweight title fight: "Just own up to the person you were supposed to fight"
Beneil Dariush says Charles Oliveira owes him a UFC lightweight title fight, saying to "just own up to the person you were supposed to fight." At UFC 262 last month in Houston,… Read more