Dariush began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2007, earning his black belt in just five years. He was a highly decorated competitor, becoming a no gi world champion as a blue, purple, and brown belt.

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Beneil Dariush (23-8-1) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Huntington Beach, California. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record.

TD Def. - Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land) Sub. Avg. - Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes.

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4 days ago · After suffering various knockout losses in recent fights, Beneil Dariush will step away for a while.

Apr 29, 2026 · Dariush exudes calmness and composure whenever you see him. He speaks softly, considers his answers carefully, and always gives thoughtful responses to questions.

4 days ago · Beneil Dariush reacts to Quillan Salkilld knockout loss at UFC Perth last weekend in Australia as concerned fight fans call for an early retirement.

3 days ago · Beneil Dariush says he has no injuries after Quillan Salkilld stopped him at UFC Perth. The co-main event loss brought fresh retirement concern after the UFC Perth knockout finish, but Dariush …

6 days ago · Longtime UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush released a statement after he was knocked out for the fourth time in five fights. Dariush was brutally stopped in the first round of his UFC...