What kind of fighter is Beneil Dariush?

Last Modified Jun 20, 2025 14:01 GMT
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Beneil Dariush. [Image courtesy: Getty].

Beneil Khobie Dariush has had a colossal career in mixed martial arts since making his professional debut in 2009. He signed a multiple-fight contract for UFC in 2014 with a record of 6 wins and no losses. After having 22 fights inside the promotion, his current MMA record stands at 22 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw as of June 20, 2025

For his most recent fight, Dariush lost to Arman Tsarukyan via KO at UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan in Texas on December 2, 2023. His next outing is scheduled against Renato Moicano at UFC 317 on June 28, 2025.

Beneil Dariush Fighting Style

According to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Beneil Dariush’s fighting style is Brazilian Jiu-jitsu dominant. Dariush started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2007 out of curiosity to find the hype behind martial arts. He earned a black belt in the sport within five years and became a celebrated competitor.

Adding on, Dariush’s training routine combines two sessions per day, which can be anything from striking, wrestling, BJJ, or conditioning. He trains at Kings MMA, Huntington Beach, CA, United States.

Beneil Dariush Record

Beneil Dariush has a professional MMA record of 22 wins, six losses, and one draw as of June 20, 2025. He has five knockout, eight submission, and nine decision wins. On the other hand, Dariush has lost five times via knockouts and once via decision.

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocation
Loss22–6–1Arman TsarukyanKO (knee and punches)UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. TsarukyanDecember 2, 202311:04Austin, Texas, United States
Loss22-5-1Charles OliveiraTKOUFC 289June 10, 202314:10Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win22–4–1Mateusz GamrotDecision (unanimous)UFC 280October 22, 202235:00Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win21–4–1Tony FergusonDecision (unanimous)UFC 262May 15, 202135:00Houston, Texas, United States
Win20–4–1Carlos Diego FerreiraDecision (split)UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. VolkovFebruary 6, 202135:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win19–4–1Scott HoltzmanKO (spinning back fist)UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. OleinikAugust 8, 202014:38Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win18–4–1Drakkar KloseKO (punch)UFC 248March 7, 202021:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–4–1Frank CamachoSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. AskrenOctober 26, 201912:02Kallang, Singapore
Win16–4–1Drew DoberSubmission (triangle armbar)UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos SantosMarch 9, 201924:41Wichita, Kansas, United States
Win15–4–1Thiago MoisésDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. RodríguezNovember 10, 201835:00Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss14–4–1Alexander HernandezKO (punch)UFC 222March 3, 201810:42Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Draw14–3–1Evan DunhamDraw (majority)UFC 216October 7, 201735:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss14–3Edson BarbozaKO (flying knee)UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. GastelumMarch 11, 201723:35Fortaleza, Brazil
Win14–2Rashid MagomedovDecision (unanimous)The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. FergusonNovember 5, 201635:00Mexico City, Mexico
Win13–2James VickKO (punches)UFC 199June 4, 201614:16Inglewood, California, United States
Loss12–2Michael ChiesaSubmission (neck crank)UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. EvansApril 16, 201621:20Tampa, Florida, United States
Win12–1Michael JohnsonDecision (split)UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint PreuxAugust 8, 201535:00Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win11–1Jim MillerDecision (unanimous)UFC on Fox: Machida vs. RockholdApril 18, 201535:00Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win10–1Daron CruickshankSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC 185March 14, 201522:48Dallas, Texas, United States
Win9–1Carlos Diego FerreiraDecision (unanimous)UFC 179October 25, 201435:00Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win8–1Anthony Rocco MartinSubmission (arm-triangle choke)UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos AnjosAugust 23, 201423:38Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Loss7–1Ramsey NijemTKO (punches)UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. NelsonApril 11, 201414:20Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win7–0Charlie BrennemanSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. PhilippouJanuary 14, 201411:45Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win6–0Jason MeadersKO (punch)Respect in the CageMay 4, 201324:03Pomona, California, United States
Win5–0Trace GraySubmission (armbar)Respect in the CageJanuary 19, 201310:36Pomona, California, United States
Win4–0Gilberto dos SantosTKO (doctor stoppage)High Fight Rock 2October 27, 201214:03Goiânia, Brazil
Win3–0Dominic GutierrezSubmission (rear-naked choke)Samurai Pro SportsOctober 21, 201111:16Culver City, California, United States
Win2–0Vance BejaranoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Respect in the CageOctober 9, 20101N/APomona, California, United States
Win1–0Jordan BettsDecision (split)Respect in the Cage 2November 20, 200935:00Pomona, California, United States

Last updated on June 20, 2025

FAQs on Beneil Dariush Fighting Style

A. Beneil Dariush’s fighting style inside the octagon is BJJ dominant, which ranges from grappling to counterstrikes. 

A. Beneil Dariush has had 23 fights in the UFC as of June 20, 2025.

A. Beneil Dariush’s fighting style is Brazilian Jiu-jitsu dominant.

A. Heading into UFC 311, Beneil Dariush boasts a record of 22 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw in MMA as of June 20, 2025. 

A. Beneil Dariush is an American by nationality. 

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