Beneil Dariush: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 5
Wins by submission: 8
Wins by decision: 0

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

Quillan Salkilld
May 2, 2026
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 3:29
Benoit Saint-Denis
Nov 15, 2025
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 0:16
Renato Moicano
Jun 28, 2025
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Arman Tsarukyan
Dec 2, 2023
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:04
Charles Oliveira
Jun 10, 2023
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:10
Mateusz Gamrot
Oct 22, 2022
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Tony Ferguson
May 15, 2021
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Diego Ferreira
Feb 6, 2021
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Scott Holtzman
Aug 8, 2020
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:39
Drew Dober
Mar 9, 2019
Win
Submission · Round 2 · 4:41

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
Birthplace: , ,
Country: Iran

Beneil Dariush Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Beneil Dariush compete in?

Beneil Dariush competes in the UFC lightweight division. The UFC listed him as an active lightweight as of September 13, 2026.

How tall is Beneil Dariush and when was he born?

Dariush is listed at 5 feet 10 inches tall and was born May 6, 1989.

Where does Beneil Dariush train?

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

When did Beneil Dariush make his UFC debut?

Dariush made his Octagon debut on January 15, 2014, when he submitted Charlie Brenneman.

What is Beneil Dariush’s martial-arts background?

His UFC profile identifies him as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Romulo Barral and a Muay Thai black belt under Rafael Cordeiro. It also lists No-Gi World titles at blue, purple and brown belt.

What is Beneil Dariush’s fighting style?

Dariush is a southpaw MMA fighter whose profile highlights pressure-oriented grappling and counterstriking. His jiu-jitsu credentials support a well-rounded approach that can blend clinch work, takedowns and submissions with striking.

Did Beneil Dariush attend college?

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

When was Beneil Dariush’s most recent verified UFC fight?

His most recent verified UFC appearance was May 2, 2026, when Quillan Salkilld stopped him in the first round at UFC Perth.