NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
BENEIL DARIUSH LIGHTWEIGHT
16 WIN •
4 LOSS •
- KO
LIGHTWEIGHT
16 WIN
4 LOSS
- KO
Beneil Dariush includes Charles Oliveira among three options for next UFC fight Beneil Dariush won’t wait around for a UFC lightweight title shot.
Javier Mendez: Beneil Dariush deserves UFC title shot, but fans want Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski Javier Mendez admits Beneil Dariush should be next in line for a title shot but says that’s not how the UFC works.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Beneil Dariush explains why Alexander Volkanovski faces hard time vs. Islam Makhachev, other UFC lightweights Beneil Dariush believes Alexander Volkanovski would be tested like never before against Islam Makhachev.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Beneil Dariush thinks he's most deserving of next UFC title shot: 'What else can I do?' Beneil Dariush thinks he’s the most deserving fighter for the next lightweight title shot after UFC 280.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Beneil Dariush won't beg for a title shot with UFC 280 win: 'I've got nothing left to prove' Beneil Dariush insists on letting his fighting do the talking.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mateusz Gamrot says for sure he'll finish Beneil Dariush if UFC 280 fight hits ground: 'Jiu-jitsu is my DNA' Mateusz Gamrot doesn’t think Beneil Dariush will be able to hang with him on the mat in their UFC 280 fight.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Beneil Dariush at peace with losing UFC 280 backup slot to Alexander Volkanovski: 'I put myself in everybody's shoes' Beneil Darius says he would’ve done the same thing if he was in Dana White and the UFC’s shoes.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Beneil Dariush confused by Alexander Volkanovski's UFC 280 backup claim: 'I was told I'm the fill in' Beneil Dariush is not sure what’s going on.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Beneil Dariush: It's 'basically a clown show' if Michael Chandler gets UFC title shot before I do Beneil Dariush thinks it would be a joke if Michael Chandler emerged as the next lightweight title challenger after UFC 281.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't think Charles Oliveira will show up vs. Islam Makhachev – and Beneil Dariush will step in Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks Islam Makhachev, not Charles Oliveira, will be facing Beneil Dariush for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 280.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Beneil Dariush To Be Back Up To The UFC 280 Main Event | Fightful News Beneil Dariush has revealed that he will serve as a back up to the main event at UFC 280. This and much more in your social media roundup.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Beneil Dariush on Alexander Volkanovski going to lightweight: '155 is just a different beast' Beneil Dariush thinks moving up to lightweight is going to be tougher than Alexander Volkanovski thinks.
JULY 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MMA Junkie Radio #3279: Beneil Dariush joins the show, Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev, more Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.
JULY 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MMA Junkie Radio #3279: Beneil Dariush joins the show, Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev, more Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.
JULY 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot Scheduled For UFC 280 In October | Fightful News UFC lightweight contenders Beneil Dariush and Mateusz Gamrot are scheduled to meet at UFC 280 on October 22 in Abu Dhabi.
JULY 21, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Dana White would love to see Mateusz Gamrot fight Beneil Dariush next UFC president Dana White has other ideas for Mateusz Gamrot.
JUNE 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Beneil Dariush Frustrated With Lack Of Clarity Surrounding UFC Lightweight Title Picture ' Fightful News UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush doesn't plan on waiting for a title shot.
MAY 20, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Beneil Dariush Out With Ankle Injury, Bobby Green Steps In Against Islam Makhachev At UFC Vegas 49 ' Fightful News Bobby Green will replace an injured Beneil Dariush, and face Islam Makhachev in the main event of next weekend's UFC Vegas 49 event.
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Beneil Dariush injured, Bobby Green meets Islam Makhachev in UFC Fight Night 202 main event Bobby Green will get the biggest opportunity of his career when he meets Islam Makhachev in the new UFC Fight Night 201 headliner.
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Islam Makhachev vs. Beneil Dariush Targeted For February ' Fightful News UFC lightweight contenders Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush have agreed to a matchup on February 26.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Dan Hooker sets sight on Beneil Dariush: 'That gets me out of bed in the morning' Following his UFC 266 win, Dan Hooker wants matchup against Beneil Dariush.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
UFC's Beneil Dariush gets loaner Tesla after calling out Elon Musk at UFC 262
UFC fighter Beneil Dariush called out Elon Musk after his victory against Tony Ferguson over the weekend at UFC 262 – and the Tesla and Spac...MAY 20, 2021 • FOXNEWS.COM
UFC's Beneil Dariush after win calls out Elon Musk over wife's Tesla, CEO responds
Beneil Dariush won his seventh consecutive UFC fight on Saturday night with a unanimous decision over Tony Ferguson and instead of saying wh...MAY 17, 2021 • FOXNEWS.COM
UFC 262: Pros react to Beneil Dariush dominating Tony Ferguson Beneil Dariush continues his win streak and scores his biggest victory yet at UFC 262, while the downfall of Tony Ferguson continues Beneil...
MAY 16, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Tony Ferguson vs Beneil Dariush Odds, Prediction, Fight Info, Stream & Betting for UFC 262 on FanDuel Sportsbook Ferguson vs Dariush Fight Info, Date & Time UFC 262 — Lightweight Title Bout — Co-Main Event Tony "El Cucuy" Ferguson (25-5-0, 12 KO's, 8 Su...
MAY 10, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
