Beneil Dariush
Last fightLoss
KO/TKO (R1 · 3:29)UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
- Pro record 23-8-1
- UFC record 17-8-1
- Outside the UFC 6-0-0
- 2 UFC losses in a row
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UFC statistics
UFC round data: 26 bouts · through 2026-05-02
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
26 UFC bouts · 97 division peers
Data through 2026-05-02
10 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2025-06-28
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Beneil Dariush's professional MMA record?
Beneil Dariush has a professional MMA record of 23-8-1 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Beneil Dariush's UFC record?
Beneil Dariush's UFC record is 17-8-1 (wins-losses-draws), and 6-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Beneil Dariush fight next?
Beneil Dariush does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Beneil Dariush?
Beneil Dariush is 37 years old, born May 6, 1989.
How tall is Beneil Dariush?
Beneil Dariush stands 178 cm (5'10") tall, with a 183 cm (72") reach.
Where is Beneil Dariush from?
Beneil Dariush is from United States and competes in the Lightweight division.
What is Beneil Dariush's UFC ranking?
Beneil Dariush is ranked #15 in the UFC Lightweight division.
When was Beneil Dariush's last fight?
Beneil Dariush last fought on May 2, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates, losing to Quillan Salkilld by KO/TKO in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Beneil Dariush vs Renato Moicano?
Beneil Dariush defeated Renato Moicano by unanimous decision at UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira on June 28, 2025. All three judges (Mike Bell, Junichiro Kamijo, David Lethaby) scored the fight 29-28 in Beneil Dariush's favor.
What were the scorecards for Beneil Dariush vs Mateusz Gamrot?
Beneil Dariush defeated Mateusz Gamrot by unanimous decision at UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev on October 22, 2022. The official scorecards were Junichiro Kamijo 30-27, Darryl Ransom 30-27, Clemens Werner 29-28 (winner's score first).
Beneil Dariush scouting report
Beneil Dariush (United States) is a 37-year-old lightweight, ranked #15 in the division, who is 23-8-1 as a pro and 17-8-1 in the UFC (6-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Philippou on January 15, 2014; three of his 17 UFC wins came by KO/TKO, five by submission and nine by decision; he has lost his last two UFC bouts; his UFC wins include Mateusz Gamrot (now ranked #10 at lightweight) and Renato Moicano (now ranked #12 at lightweight). He absorbs 2.6 significant strikes per minute (lightweight average: 4.3; 9th percentile of 97 active lightweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and spends 40.7% of fight time in control (average: 19.4%; 91st percentile). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Quillan Salkilld, then 4-0 in the UFC, on May 2, 2026 (UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 31, 2026); not AI-written.
Beneil Dariush vs the lightweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 26 UFC bouts (3:43:34 of fight time).
| Stat | Dariush | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.7836 in 3:43:34 | 4.4 | 34 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 49.2%836 of 1,701 landed | 47.5% | 57 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.6589 in 3:43:34 | 4.3 | 9 |
| Significant strike defense | 57.2%788 of 1,377 avoided | 52.7% | 78 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 2.233 in 3:43:34 | 1.6 | 72 |
| Takedown accuracy | 38.4%33 of 86 landed | 36.1% | 57 |
| Takedown defense | 82.7%43 of 52 stopped | 63.9% | 88 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.812 in 3:43:34 | 0.5 | 80 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.57 in 3:43:34 | 0.4 | 64 |
| Control time | 40.7%1:31:04 of 3:43:34 | 19.4% | 91 |
| Average fight time | 8:3626 bouts | 10:20 | 23 |
| Height | 178 cm70″ | 178 cm70″ | |
| Reach | 183 cm72″ | 182 cm71.6″ |
- Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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UFC fight record
UFC record: 17-8-1
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 17-8-1Pro record now: 13-1-0UFC record entering: 4-0-0KO/TKOR1 3:29UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. PratesMay 2, 2026Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 17-7-1Pro record now: 17-4-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 7-3-0KO/TKOR1 0:16UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. MakhachevNov 15, 2025Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 17-6-1Pro record now: 21-8-1UFC record entering: 12-6-0DECUFC 317: Topuria vs. OliveiraJun 28, 2025Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 16-6-1Pro record now: 24-3-0UFC record entering: 7-2-0KO/TKOR1 1:04UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. TsarukyanDec 2, 2023Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 16-5-1Pro record now: 37-11-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 21-9-0 (1 NC)KO/TKOR1 4:10UFC 289: Nunes vs. AldanaJun 10, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 16-4-1Pro record now: 26-5-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 4-1-0DECUFC 280: Oliveira vs. MakhachevOct 22, 2022Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 15-4-1Pro record now: 26-11-0UFC record entering: 15-3-0DECUFC 262: Oliveira vs. ChandlerMay 15, 2021Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 14-4-1Pro record now: 20-7-0UFC record entering: 8-2-0DECUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. VolkovFeb 6, 2021Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 13-4-1Pro record now: 14-6-0UFC record entering: 7-3-0KO/TKOR1 4:38UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. OleinikAug 8, 2020Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 12-4-1Pro record now: 16-4-1UFC record entering: 5-1-0KO/TKOR2 1:00UFC 248: Adesanya vs. RomeroMar 7, 2020Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 11-4-1Pro record now: 22-10-0UFC record entering: 2-3-0SUBR1 2:02UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. AskrenOct 26, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 10-4-1Pro record now: 29-15-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 6-4-0 (1 NC)SUBR2 4:41UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos SantosMar 9, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 9-4-1Pro record now: 19-10-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. RodriguezNov 10, 2018Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 8-4-1Pro record now: 19-9-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR1 0:42UFC 222: Cyborg vs. KunitskayaMar 3, 2018Result & stats
- DUFC record after this bout: 8-3-1Pro record now: 18-9-1UFC record entering: 11-6-0DRAWR3 5:00UFC 216: Ferguson vs. LeeOct 7, 2017Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 8-3-0Pro record now: 24-15-0UFC record entering: 12-4-0KO/TKOR2 3:35UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. GastelumMar 11, 2017Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 8-2-0Pro record now: 20-2-0UFC record entering: 4-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. FergusonNov 5, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 7-2-0Pro record now: 13-5-0UFC record entering: 5-0-0KO/TKOR1 4:16UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2Jun 4, 2016Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0Pro record now: 20-7-0UFC record entering: 6-2-0SUBR2 1:20UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs EvansApr 16, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-1-0Pro record now: 25-20-0UFC record entering: 8-4-0DECUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint PreuxAug 8, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-1-0Pro record now: 39-19-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 13-4-0 (1 NC)DECUFC on FOX: Machida vs RockholdApr 18, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-1-0Pro record now: 18-10-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 6-3-0 (1 NC)SUBR2 2:38UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos AnjosMar 14, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0Pro record now: 20-7-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0DECUFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2Oct 25, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0Pro record now: 17-6-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0SUBR2 3:38UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos AnjosAug 23, 2014Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 9-6-0UFC record entering: 4-3-0KO/TKOR1 4:20UFC Fight Night: Minotauro vs NelsonApr 11, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 19-8-0UFC record entering: 4-4-0SUBR1 1:45UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs PhilippouJan 15, 2014Result & stats
