Beneil “Benny” Dariush is a 33 year old Male fighter from Assyria with a 21-4-1 pro MMA record. Dariush most recently fought Tony Ferguson at UFC 262 on Saturday May 15, 2021. Beneil Dariush beat Tony Ferguson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3 in the Lightweight division.
Beneil Dariush has 21 wins with a 62% finish rate, including 5 by knockout, 8 by submission, 8 by decision.
Beneil Dariush is currently riding a 7 fight win streak.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 20-4-1 | Tony Ferguson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 262 | 2021-05-15 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-4-1 | Diego Ferreira |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-02-06 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-4-1 | Scott Holtzman |
KO/TKO
R1 4:38
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-08-08 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-4-1 | Drakkar Klose |
KO/TKO
R2 1:00
|
UFC 248 | 2020-03-07 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-4-1 | Frank Camacho |
SUB
R1 2:02
|
UFC on ESPN+ 20 | 2019-10-26 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-4-1 | Drew Dober |
SUB
R2 4:41
|
UFC on ESPN+ 4 | 2019-03-09 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-4-1 | Thiago Moisés |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 139 | 2018-11-10 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 14-3-1 | Alexander Hernandez |
KO/TKO
R1 0:42
|
UFC 222 | 2018-03-03 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Draw | 14-3-0 | Evan Dunham |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 216 | 2017-10-07 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 14-2-0 | Edson Barboza |
KO/TKO
R2 3:35
|
UFC Fight Night 106 | 2017-03-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-2-0 | Rashid Magomedov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 98 | 2016-11-05 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-2-0 | James Vick |
KO/TKO
R1 4:16
|
UFC 199 | 2016-06-04 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 12-1-0 | Michael Chiesa |
SUB
R2 1:20
|
UFC on FOX 19 | 2016-04-16 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-1-0 | Michael Johnson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 73 | 2015-08-08 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-1-0 | Jim Miller |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 15 | 2015-04-18 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-1-0 | Daron Cruickshank |
SUB
R2 2:48
|
UFC 185 | 2015-03-14 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 8-1-0 | Diego Ferreira |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 179 | 2014-10-25 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 7-1-0 | Anthony Rocco Martin |
SUB
R2 3:38
|
UFC Fight Night 49 | 2014-08-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 7-0-0 | Ramsey Nijem |
KO/TKO
R1 4:20
|
UFC Fight Night 39 | 2014-04-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Charlie Brenneman |
SUB
R1 1:45
|
UFC Fight Night 35 | 2014-01-15 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Jason Meaders |
KO/TKO
R2 0:43
|
Regional circuit | 2013-05-04 | RITC | |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Trace Gray |
SUB
R1 0:36
|
Regional circuit | 2013-01-19 | RITC | |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Gilberto dos Santos |
KO/TKO
R1 4:03
|
Regional circuit | 2012-10-27 | ||
| Win | 2-0-0 | Dominic Gutierrez |
SUB
R1 1:16
|
Regional circuit | 2011-10-21 | SPS | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Vance Bejarano |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2010-10-08 | RITC | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Jordan Betts |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2009-11-20 | RITC |
Dariush made his professional debut against Jordan Betts on November 20, 2009, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Jordan Betts who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Beneil Dariush beat Jordan Betts by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Dariush made his debut in the UFC against Charlie Brenneman on January 15, 2014, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night 35: Rockhold vs. Philippou having compiled a 6-0-0 professional MMA record.
Beneil Dariush beat Charlie Brenneman by Submission at 1:45 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Dariush has gone on to fight a total of 20 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-4-1.
Dariush defeated the previously unbeaten Diego Ferreira on October 25, 2014, at UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes 2. Diego Ferreira came into the fight with a 11-0-0 record. Dariush was a +175 betting underdog going into the fight. Beneil Dariush beat Diego Ferreira by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Dariush defeated the previously unbeaten James Vick on June 4, 2016, at UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2. James Vick came into the fight with a 9-0-0 record. Dariush was a -150 betting favorite going into the fight. Beneil Dariush beat James Vick by KO/TKO at 4:16 of Round 1.
Dariush's last win came against Tony Ferguson at UFC 262 on Saturday May 15, 2021. Beneil Dariush beat Tony Ferguson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Dariush is not currently booked for any fights.
Dariush's last loss came against Alexander Hernandez at UFC 222 on Saturday March 3, 2018. Beneil Dariush lost to Alexander Hernandez by KO/TKO at 0:42 of Round 1.
Dariush has fought 20 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-4-1.
Dariush has knocked out 5 opponents.
Dariush has submitted 8 opponents.
Dariush has been knocked out 3 times.
Dariush has been submitted 1 times.
