Beneil Khobier Dariush was born on May 6,1989 and is an American professional mixed martial artist.
39 Facts About Beneil Dariush
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Beneil Dariush currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Beneil Dariush is a devout Christian, often making a note of his religious affiliation during UFC media events, promotional work, and post-fight interviews.
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Beneil Dariush began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2007, earning his black belt in just five years.
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Beneil Dariush was a highly decorated competitor, becoming a no gi world champion as a blue, purple, and brown belt.
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In January 2014, Beneil Dariush made his UFC debut on January 15,2014, at UFC Fight Night 35.
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Beneil Dariush won the fight via submission in the first round.
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Beneil Dariush returned three months later, losing to Ramsey Nijem by first-round TKO on April 11,2014, at UFC Fight Night 39.
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Beneil Dariush was expected to face Anthony Rocco Martin on August 2,2014, at UFC 176.
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Beneil Dariush made his PPV debut at UFC 179 on October 25,2014, defeating the undefeated Carlos Diego Ferreira by unanimous decision.
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Beneil Dariush submitted Daron Cruickshank in the second round on March 14,2015, at UFC 185, winning his first Performance of the Night bonus award.
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Beneil Dariush replaced an injured Paul Felder and decision Jim Miller on April 18,2015, at UFC on Fox 15.
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Beneil Dariush next faced Michael Johnson on August 8,2015, at UFC Fight Night 73.
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Beneil Dariush was expected to face Mairbek Taisumov on January 17,2016, at UFC Fight Night 81.
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Beneil Dariush faced Michael Chiesa on April 16,2016, at UFC on Fox 19.
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Beneil Dariush lost the fight via submission in the second round.
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Beneil Dariush next faced James Vick on June 4,2016, at UFC 199, replacing an injured Evan Dunham.
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Beneil Dariush faced Rashid Magomedov on November 5,2016, at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.
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Beneil Dariush faced Edson Barboza on March 11,2017, at UFC Fight Night 106.
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Beneil Dariush lost the fight via KO due to a flying knee in the second round.
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Beneil Dariush fought Evan Dunham on October 7,2017, at UFC 216.
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Beneil Dariush was expected to face Bobby Green on March 3,2018, at UFC 222.
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Beneil Dariush lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Beneil Dariush was expected to face Chris Gruetzemacher on November 10,2018, at UFC Fight Night 139.
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Beneil Dariush faced Drew Dober on March 9,2019, at UFC Fight Night 146.
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Beneil Dariush won the fight via submission in the second round.
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Beneil Dariush was expected to face Drakkar Klose on July 13,2019, at UFC Fight Night 155.
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Beneil Dariush faced Frank Camacho on October 26,2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 20.
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Beneil Dariush won the fight via submission in round one.
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Beneil Dariush next faced Drakkar Klose on March 7,2020, at UFC 248, a rescheduling of the bout that was canceled in July 2019.
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Beneil Dariush won the fight via knockout in the second round.
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Beneil Dariush faced Scott Holtzman on August 8,2020, at UFC Fight Night 174.
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Beneil Dariush won the fight via knockout in round one.
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Beneil Dariush was scheduled to meet Charles Oliveira on October 4,2020 at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs Aldana.
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Beneil Dariush was removed from the card and was eventually rescheduled for a rematch with Carlos Diego Ferreira at UFC Fight Night 184 on February 6,2021.
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Beneil Dariush faced Tony Ferguson on May 15,2021, at UFC 262.
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Beneil Dariush was scheduled to face Islam Makhachev on February 26,2022, at UFC Fight Night 202.
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Beneil Dariush faced Mateusz Gamrot on October 22,2022, at UFC 280.
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Beneil Dariush was scheduled to face Charles Oliveira on May 6,2023, at UFC 288.