UFC

Beneil Dariush

UFC23-8-1

Division
Lightweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 10"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
72"
Nationality
Goetapeh, Iran
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
5
Wins by submission
8
Wins by decision
10

Striking accuracy

49%

772 landed · 1,572 attempted

Takedown accuracy

34%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-06-10 to 2026-05-02

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

4 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Beneil Dariush Bio

Beneil Dariush is an active UFC lightweight competitor, born in Iran on May 6, 1989. The UFC lists him at 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a 72-inch reach, and identifies Kings MMA in Huntington Beach, California, as his training base. He made his Octagon debut on January 15, 2014, after turning professional in 2009.

Dariush arrived in MMA with a substantial grappling background. His UFC biography identifies him as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Romulo Barral and a Muay Thai black belt under Rafael Cordeiro. It also credits him with No-Gi World titles at blue, purple and brown belt, plus gi silver medals at the Mundials across those belt levels. He put college on hold when the UFC opportunity arrived.

A southpaw who emphasizes pressure grappling and counterstriking, Dariush has built his UFC career across more than a decade in the lightweight division. His most recent verified bout was a first-round stoppage loss to Quillan Salkilld at UFC Perth on May 2, 2026. The UFC continued to list Beneil Dariush as active in the lightweight division as of September 13, 2026.

Record
23-8-1
Division
Lightweight
Fighting style
MMA
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 10"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
72"
Leg reach
40.50
Gym / team
Kings MMA
Nationality
Goetapeh, Iran
Birth date
May 6, 1989 (age 37)
Age
37
Country
Iran

Beneil Dariush Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Beneil Dariush compete in?

As of October 13, 2026, the UFC athlete profile lists Beneil Dariush as an active competitor in the lightweight division.

How tall is Beneil Dariush and when was he born?

Beneil Dariush is listed at 5 feet 10 inches tall. His birth date is May 6, 1989.

Where does Beneil Dariush train?

The UFC lists Dariush’s training base as Kings MMA in Huntington Beach, California.

When did Beneil Dariush make his UFC debut?

Dariush made his UFC debut on January 15, 2014, submitting Charlie Brenneman in the first round at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta.

What is Beneil Dariush’s martial-arts background?

Dariush is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Romulo Barral and a Muay Thai black belt under Rafael Cordeiro. The UFC also credits him with No-Gi World titles at blue, purple and brown belt, as well as gi silver medals at the Mundials at those levels.

What is Beneil Dariush’s fighting style?

Dariush fights from a southpaw stance and combines counterstriking with pressure-based grappling. His UFC profile identifies counters as his preferred striking approach and describes his preferred grappling approach as applying pressure until an opponent breaks.

Did Beneil Dariush attend college?

Dariush has said he put college on hold after receiving the call from the UFC.

When was Beneil Dariush’s most recent UFC appearance?

Dariush’s most recent UFC appearance listed by the UFC was on May 2, 2026, when Quillan Salkilld stopped him by first-round TKO at UFC Perth.