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Beneil Dariush Record, stats and next fight

23-8-1 (W-L-D)

5Wins by knockout
8Wins by submission
8First round finishes
Beneil Dariush
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Stats and record

32Pro fights
57%Finish rate
26UFC fights
2Title fights
5Performance bonuses
2Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO5 (22 %)
Submission8 (35 %)
Decision10 (43 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO7 (88 %)
Submission1 (13 %)
Decision0 (0 %)

Profile

Age
37 years
Born
May 6, 1989
Birthplace
Urmia, Iran
Height
5'10" (178 cm)
Weight
154 lbs (70 kg)
Reach
72" (183 cm)
Division
Lightweight
Fighting out of
Yorba Linda, California, U.S.
Team
Kings MMA
Trainer
Rafael Cordeiro
UFC debut
January 14, 2014

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Quillan Salkilld

    UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates · May 2, 2026 · Perth, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:29
  2. Loss

    vs Benoît Saint Denis

    UFC 322 · Nov 15, 2025 · New York City, New York, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:16
  3. Win

    vs Renato Moicano

    UFC 317 · Jun 28, 2025 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Loss

    vs Arman Tsarukyan

    UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan · Dec 2, 2023 · Austin, Texas, United States

    Method
    KO (knee and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:04
  5. Loss

    vs Charles Oliveira

    UFC 289 · Jun 10, 2023 · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:10
  6. Win

    vs Mateusz Gamrot

    UFC 280 · Oct 22, 2022 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Tony Ferguson

    UFC 262 · May 15, 2021 · Houston, Texas, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  8. Win

    vs Carlos Diego Ferreira Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov · Feb 6, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
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  1. Win

    vs Scott Holtzman

    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik · Aug 8, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (spinning back fist)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:38
  2. Win

    vs Drakkar Klose Bonus

    UFC 248 · Mar 7, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:00
  3. Win

    vs Frank Camacho Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren · Oct 26, 2019 · Kallang, Singapore

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:02
  4. Win

    vs Drew Dober Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos · Mar 9, 2019 · Wichita, Kansas, United States

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:41
  5. Win

    vs Thiago Moisés

    UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez · Nov 10, 2018 · Denver, Colorado, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Loss

    vs Alexander Hernandez

    UFC 222 · Mar 3, 2018 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:42
  7. Draw

    vs Evan Dunham

    UFC 216 · Oct 7, 2017 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Draw (majority)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  8. Loss

    vs Edson Barboza

    UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum · Mar 11, 2017 · Fortaleza, Brazil

    Method
    KO (knee)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:35
  9. Win

    vs Rashid Magomedov

    The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson · Nov 5, 2016 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  10. Win

    vs James Vick

    UFC 199 · Jun 4, 2016 · Inglewood, California, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:16
  11. Loss

    vs Michael Chiesa

    UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans · Apr 16, 2016 · Tampa, Florida, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:20
  12. Win

    vs Michael Johnson

    UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux · Aug 8, 2015 · Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  13. Win

    vs Jim Miller

    UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold · Apr 18, 2015 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  14. Win

    vs Daron Cruickshank Bonus

    UFC 185 · Mar 14, 2015 · Dallas, Texas, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:48
  15. Win

    vs Carlos Diego Ferreira

    UFC 179 · Oct 25, 2014 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  16. Win

    vs Anthony Rocco Martin

    UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos · Aug 23, 2014 · Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

    Method
    Submission (arm-triangle choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:38
  17. Loss

    vs Ramsey Nijem

    UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson · Apr 11, 2014 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:20
  18. Win

    vs Charlie Brenneman

    UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou · Jan 14, 2014 · Duluth, Georgia, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:45
  19. Win

    vs Jason Meaders Title

    Respect in the Cage 20 · May 4, 2013 · Pomona, California, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:03
  20. Win

    vs Trace Gray Title

    Respect in the Cage 19 · Jan 19, 2013 · Pomona, California, United States

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:36
  21. Win

    vs Gilberto dos Santos

    High Fight Rock 2 · Oct 27, 2012 · Goiânia, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (doctor stoppage)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:03
  22. Win

    vs Dominic Gutierrez

    Samurai MMA Pro 2011 · Oct 21, 2011 · Culver City, California, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:16
  23. Win

    vs Vance Bejarano

    Respect in the Cage 8 · Oct 8, 2010 · Pomona, California, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A
  24. Win

    vs Jordan Betts

    Respect in the Cage 2 · Nov 20, 2009 · Pomona, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00

Analysis

Beneil Dariush competes in the UFC lightweight division and comes from the United States.

His professional record stands at 23 wins, 8 losses and 1 draw. Of those wins, 5 came by KO or TKO, 8 by submission and 10 on the scorecards, a 57% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on January 14, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou against Charlie Brenneman (win). He has since gone 17-8 in 26 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on May 2, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates, he lost to Quillan Salkilld by TKO (punches) in the first round.

His career includes 2 title fights and 5 performance bonuses.

He stands 178 cm and has a 183 cm reach.

He trains at Kings MMA out of Yorba Linda, California, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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