Beneil Khobier Dariush, born May 6, 1989, is a professional American MMA fighter active in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) within the Lightweight division. He presently occupies the No. 9 spot in the UFC lightweight rankings. Dariush's fascination with martial arts began in his early years, leading him to start training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He is currently affiliated with the esteemed Kings MMA gym, situated in Huntington Beach, California.
Dariush embarked on his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in 2007 and attained his black belt within a span of five years. He achieved significant success as a competitive participant, securing the title of no-gi world champion at the blue, purple, and brown belt levels. Dariush made his first walk to the UFC octagon at UFC Fight Night 35 on January 15, 2014.
Beneil Dariush Next Fight - Opponent, Date, and Location
Beneil Dariush is slated to square off against Renato Moicano for his next fight. This bout is scheduled to take place at UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira on June 28, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Beneil Dariush Record
Heading into UFC 311, Beneil Dariush has a professional MMA record of 22 wins with six losses and one draw as of June 20, 2025. Dariush secured victory through submission on 8 occasions, achieved 5 wins by knockout, and emerged victorious nine times based on judges' decisions.
| 29 matches | 22 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 5 |
| By submission | 8 | 1 |
| By decision | 9 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Renato Moicano Record
Heading into UFC 311, Renato Moicano has amassed a professional mixed martial arts record of 20 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw as of June 20, 2025. Out of his 20 wins, 2 came in the fashion of a knockout, 10 via submitting his opponents, and 8 wins via judge's decision.
| 27 matches | 20 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 3 |
| By submission | 10 | 2 |
| By decision | 8 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Beneil Dariush Last Fight
Beneil Dariush faced Arman Tsarukyan at UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan in his most recent outing to the octagon. Tsarukyan defeated him via KO at 1:04 of Round 1. Tsarukyan landed a devastating right hook that dropped Dariush, following up with ground-and-pound to secure the quick victory.
Last updated on June 20, 2025
FAQs on Beneil Dariush's Next Fight
A. Beneil Dariush will fight Renato Moicano in his next outing.
A. UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan took place on December 2, 2023.
A. His upcoming rival holds a professional MMA record of 20 wins, six losses, and one draw as of June 28, 2025.
A. Beneil Dariush lost against Charles Oliveira via a first-round TKO.
A. Dariush is currently ranked 9th in the UFC lightweight rankings.
