Beneil Dariush

23-8-1★ 5bonusesAssyria / IranLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Quillan Salkilld · TKO · May 2, 2026

UFCUFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates·May 2, 2026

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Beneil Dariush holds a professional MMA record of 23-8-1. Dariush has won 23 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 7 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Dariush lands 3.74 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 2.21 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 2, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 72"183 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: May 6, 1989
Age: 37
Nationality: Assyria / Iran
Birthplace: Urmia, Iran

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Career history

LOSS
vs Quillan Salkilld
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates· May 2, 2026· Lightweight· 23-8-1 vs 12-1
TKO
R1 · 3:29
LOSS
vs Benoit Saint Denis
VeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev· Nov 15, 2025· Lightweight· 23-7-1 vs 16-3
TKO
R1 · 0:16
WIN
vs Renato Moicano
UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira· Jun 28, 2025· Lightweight· 23-6-1 vs 20-7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Arman Tsarukyan
UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs Tsarukyan· Dec 2, 2023· Lightweight· 22-6-1 vs 21-3
TKO
R1 · 1:04
LOSS
vs Charles Oliveira
UFC 289: Nunes vs Aldana· Jun 10, 2023· Lightweight· 22-5-1 vs 34-9
TKO
R1 · 4:10
WIN
vs Mateusz Gamrot
UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev· Oct 22, 2022· Lightweight· 22-4-1 vs 21-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC 262: Oliveira vs Chandler· May 15, 2021· Lightweight· 21-4-1 vs 25-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Diego Ferreira
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov· Feb 6, 2021· Lightweight· 20-4-1 vs 17-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Scott Holtzman
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Oleinik· Aug 8, 2020· Lightweight· 19-4-1 vs 14-4
TKO
R1 · 4:38
WIN
vs Drakkar Klose
UFC 248: Adesanya vs Romero· Mar 7, 2020· Lightweight· 18-4-1 vs 11-2-1
TKO
R2 · 1:00
POTN
WIN
vs Frank Camacho
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren· Oct 26, 2019· Lightweight· 17-4-1 vs 22-8
SUB
R1 · 2:02
POTN
WIN
vs Drew Dober
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Dos Santos· Mar 9, 2019· Lightweight· 16-4-1 vs 20-9
SUB
R2 · 4:41
POTN
WIN
vs Thiago Moises
UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Rodriguez· Nov 10, 2018· Lightweight· 15-4-1 vs 11-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alexander Hernandez
UFC 222: Cyborg vs Kunitskaya· Mar 3, 2018· Lightweight· 14-4-1 vs 9-1
TKO
R1 · 0:42
DRAW
vs Evan Dunham
UFC 216: Ferguson vs Lee· Oct 7, 2017· Lightweight· 14-3-1 vs 18-6-1
DRAW
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Edson Barboza
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Gastelum· Mar 12, 2017· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 19-4
TKO
R2 · 3:35
WIN
vs Rashid Magomedov
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Ferguson· Nov 5, 2016· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 19-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs James Vick
UFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping 2· Jun 4, 2016· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 9-1
TKO
R1 · 4:16
LOSS
vs Michael Chiesa
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Evans· Apr 16, 2016· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 12-2
SUB
R2 · 1:20
WIN
vs Michael Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux· Aug 8, 2015· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 16-9
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jim Miller
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Rockhold· Apr 18, 2015· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 24-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Daron Cruickshank
UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· Mar 14, 2015· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 16-6
SUB
R2 · 2:38
POTN
WIN
vs Diego Ferreira
UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· Oct 25, 2014· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Anthony Rocco Martin
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· Aug 23, 2014· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 8-2
SUB
R2 · 3:38
LOSS
vs Ramsey Nijem
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Nelson· Apr 11, 2014· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 9-4
TKO
R1 · 4:20
WIN
vs Charlie Brenneman
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Philippou· Jan 15, 2014· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 19-6
SUB
R1 · 1:45
WIN
vs Jason Meaders
Respect in the Cage· May 4, 2013· 6-0 vs 12-10
TKO
WIN
vs Trace Gray
Respect in the Cage· Jan 19, 2013· 5-0 vs 3-1
SUB
WIN
vs Gilberto dos Santos
Goias Regional· Oct 27, 2012· 4-0 vs 1-5
TKO
WIN
vs Dominic Gutierrez
Samurai Pro Sports· Oct 21, 2011· 3-0 vs 2-10
SUB
WIN
vs Vance Bejarano
Respect in the Cage· Oct 8, 2010· 2-0 vs 1-3
SUB
WIN
vs Jordan Betts
Respect in the Cage· Nov 20, 2009· 1-0 vs 0-1
DEC

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJMuay Thai

2013Lightweight Championship · RITC (Respect in the Cage)
2011Bronze · IBJJF Pans · Brown belt
2010Champion · IBJJF Nogi Worlds · Brown belt
2009Champion · IBJJF Nogi Worlds · purple belt (incl. absolute)
2007Started in BJJ
Champion · IBJJF Nogi Worlds · Blue belt
Silver · IBJJF Worlds · blue, purple and brown belt
Black belt · BJJ · Romulo Barral and Bruno "Mamute" Paulista
Black belt · Muay Thai · Rafael Cordeiro

Camp

Kings MMA · Huntington Beach / Yorba Linda, California, United States
Gracie Barra Northridge · Northridge, California, United States Former

Coaches

Rafael Cordeiro · Head coach
Romulo Barral · Grappling coach
Bruno "Mamute" Paulista · Grappling coach

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (24 fighters)

Punch power94

Kick power91

Punch speed92

Kick speed91

Accuracy90

Takedowns92

Ground striking92

Submissions93

Chin89

Body strength89

Cardio92

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 23-8-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.74per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.63per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.21per 15 min

38% success

Takedowns stuffed83%

Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 17-8-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.74per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.63per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.21per 15 min

38% success

Takedowns stuffed83%

Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Beneil Dariush sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Beneil Dariush has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Performance of the Night ×4

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Beneil Dariush earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Beneil Dariush's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #3 Lightweight
First ranked: Apr 20, 2015
Times ranked: 386

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1740▼13
Peak: 1862May 16, 2021
Rated fights: 32

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Frequently asked questions

When does Beneil Dariush fight next?

Beneil Dariush has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Beneil Dariush's record?

Beneil Dariush's professional MMA record is 23-8-1.

Who is Beneil Dariush fighting next?

Beneil Dariush's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Beneil Dariush fight last?

Beneil Dariush most recently fought Quillan Salkilld at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates on Saturday, May 2, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Beneil Dariush fight in?

Beneil Dariush fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Beneil Dariush have?

Beneil Dariush has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Beneil Dariush won?

Beneil Dariush has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Beneil Dariush?

Beneil Dariush is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Beneil Dariush weigh?

Beneil Dariush weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Beneil Dariush's reach?

Beneil Dariush has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Beneil Dariush?

Beneil Dariush is 37 years old (born May 6, 1989).

Where is Beneil Dariush from?

Beneil Dariush is from Assyria / Iran.

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CAREER SUMMARY