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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 3
Beneil Dariush is planning a huge career decision after 16-second KO loss — but it’s not retirement

Beneil Dariush is planning a huge career decision after 16-second KO loss — but it’s not retirement

It does not appear as though fans have seen the last of Beneil Dariush. The lightweight veteran was among those to exit the cage with a defeat added to their records at the UFC 322 pay-per-view in November.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 16
Beneil Dariush speaks out after shock 16-second KO loss to Benoit-Saint Denis at UFC 322

Beneil Dariush speaks out after shock 16-second KO loss to Benoit-Saint Denis at UFC 322

Beneil Dariush suffered the fastest loss of his career at UFC 322. Once a top-3 lightweight in the UFC, Beneil Dariush has now lost three out of his last four fights.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 14
UFC 322’s Must-See Main Card Saturday Inside MSG!

UFC 322’s Must-See Main Card Saturday Inside MSG!

UFC 322 fight week continues. Saturday night following the anticipated Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, MMA will take center stage inside the United States.

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 13

UFC 322 Dariush vs Saint Denis: Veteran Battles Rising Contender at Madison Square Garden

Beneil Dariush (23-6-1) faces Benoit Saint Denis (15-3, 1 NC) at UFC 322 on November 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City Saint Denis enters

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 12
UFC 322 – Beneil Dariush vs Benoit Saint-Denis: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC 322 – Beneil Dariush vs Benoit Saint-Denis: Preview & Betting Tips

The lightweight division gets another high-stakes matchup at UFC 322 as veteran contender Beneil Dariush faces surging French powerhouse Benoit Saint-Denis.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 9
UFC 322 star once went on incredible 8-fight win streak in the UFC’s toughest division

UFC 322 star once went on incredible 8-fight win streak in the UFC’s toughest division

A title hopeful is fighting down the ladder at UFC 322. This weekend, the UFC returns to Madison Square Garden with one of the best fight cards of the year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 5
Beneil Dariush reacts to fan uproar resulting in him replacing Bo Nickal on the UFC 322 main card

Beneil Dariush reacts to fan uproar resulting in him replacing Bo Nickal on the UFC 322 main card

People were furious to see Bo Nickal high up the UFC 322 bout order. The Octagon will soon be back within the prestigious walls of Madison Square Garden, as the UFC stages its annual November pay-per-view in New York City.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 5
Beneil Dariush Doesn’t Hesitate to Predict Dan Hooker’s Fate Against Arman Tsarukyan

Beneil Dariush Doesn’t Hesitate to Predict Dan Hooker’s Fate Against Arman Tsarukyan

“I don’t like Hooker as a person. I think he’s rotten, I just want to punch him in the face.” Arman Tsarukyan didn’t mince words when talking about his upcoming opponent, Dan Hooker.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 5
Beneil Dariush’s Solution to Stop Gambling Controversies Ruining MMA Is Even Out of Dana White’s Control

Beneil Dariush’s Solution to Stop Gambling Controversies Ruining MMA Is Even Out of Dana White’s Control

Betting alarms rang loudly at UFC Vegas 110 when Isaac Dulgarian’s odds unexpectedly collapsed moments before he walked out as reports emerged that prop bets were pulled, sportsbooks froze wagers, and fans sensed trouble brewing.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
Beneil Dariush Accuses Dana White & Co. of Protecting Paddy Pimblett After UFC Matchmakers’ Unfair Refusal

Beneil Dariush Accuses Dana White & Co. of Protecting Paddy Pimblett After UFC Matchmakers’ Unfair Refusal

“I truly believe these two guys, they are best in the world. This is the two best lightweights in the world right now, and it’s going to be a very, very exciting fight for me, for us, for Islam.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 29
Benoit Saint Denis set for biggest test against Beneil Dariush at UFC 322

Benoit Saint Denis set for biggest test against Beneil Dariush at UFC 322

The UFC’s most ruthless division just got another blockbuster bout as Benoît Saint Denis prepares to face Beneil Dariush in a pivotal lightweight showdown at UFC 322 on November 15 at Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / September 28

Beneil Dariush vs. Benoit Saint Denis added to stacked UFC 322 card in New York City

The pair of top lightweights will clash in an intriguing matchup

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 6
Renato Moicano gives bold prediction for potential Beneil Dariush vs. Mauricio Ruffy fight after UFC 317

Renato Moicano gives bold prediction for potential Beneil Dariush vs. Mauricio Ruffy fight after UFC 317

Beneil Dariush’s last UFC opponent says a fight with Mauricio Ruffy would be one-way traffic. The Fighting Nerds’ star Ruffy has been calling out perennial contender Beneil Dariush ever since Ruffy knocked out King Green with a spinning wheel kick at UFC 313 in March.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 6
UFC 317: Interesting Post-Fight Facts Fans Should Know

UFC 317: Interesting Post-Fight Facts Fans Should Know

Standing as arguably the best pay-per-view show of the year, so far, UFC 317 brought another entertaining International Fight Week to a rip-roaring conclusion.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 1
After getting back in the win column at UFC 317, what’s next for Beneil Dariush?

After getting back in the win column at UFC 317, what’s next for Beneil Dariush?

On the main card of UFC 317, we saw a lightweight matchup between two ranked contenders who were supposed to fight earlier this year. Contenders Beneil Dariush (23-6-1) and Renato Moicano (20-7-1) squared off with a potential spot in the top ten on the line.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 28
UFC 317 Results: Beneil Dariush survives early scare to defeat Renato Moicano

UFC 317 Results: Beneil Dariush survives early scare to defeat Renato Moicano

On the main card of UFC 317, we will see a big time lightweight matchup between two ranked lightweight contenders. Ninth ranked Beneil Dariush (22-6-1) is looking to snap his losing streak as he takes on the entertaining “Money” Renato Moicano (20-6-1).

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 18, 2025
Grant Dawson Calls Out Beneil Dariush after Dominant Win at UFC 311

Grant Dawson Calls Out Beneil Dariush after Dominant Win at UFC 311

Grant Dawson made his case to be Beneil Dariush's next opponent at UFC 311. The Top 20 UFC lightweight is now riding a three-fight win streak after dominating a seasoned UFC veteran 10 years his elder in Diego Ferreira.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 2, 2023
Arman Tsarukyan beats Beneil Dariush in first-round KO

Arman Tsarukyan beats Beneil Dariush in first-round KO

Arman Tsarukyan floored Beneil Dariush with a knee and finished him off with punches in a first-round knockout in their lightweight bout and the main event of UFC Fight Night in Austin, Texas, on Saturday.

MMA News / F4WOnline.com / December 2, 2023

UFC on ESPN 52 live results: Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan

The UFC kicks off their final stretch of events in 2023 as the Octagon heads back to the Moody Center in Austin, Texas for UFC On ESPN 52: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan.

MMA News / Yardbarker / February 21, 2023
Charles Oliveira to face Beneil Dariush at UFC 288

Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira to face Beneil Dariush at UFC 288

It will be a crucial fight in the UFC’s lightweight division. The winner between the two 155-pounders could determine the next No. 1 contender for champion Islam Makhachev.  

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