JUNE 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
BENEIL DARIUSH LIGHTWEIGHT
16 WIN •
4 LOSS •
- KO
LIGHTWEIGHT
16 WIN
4 LOSS
- KO
Video: UFC 289 'Countdown' for Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush Get a special preview of the UFC 289 co-main event between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush in this segment from “Countdown.”
Justin Gaethje foresees title shot with Dustin Poirier win if Beneil Dariush loses at UFC 289 Justin Gaethje sees actual championship implications with a win over Dustin Poirier in the “BMF” title fight at UFC 291 at Salt Lake City.
JUNE 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Beneil Dariush says 'Michael Chandler has the tools' to beat Conor McGregor, but isn't sure he'll use them UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush wonders if Michael Chandler’s tendency to entertain will cost him vs. Conor McGregor.
JUNE 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Beneil Dariush leans toward Justin Gaethje beating Dustin Poirier at UFC 291: 'I feel he's more motivated' Beneil Dariush sees Justin Gaethje avenging his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 291.
MAY 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Beneil Dariush promises 'absolute domination' of former champ Charles Oliveira at UFC 289 Beneil Dariush is looking forward to getting wild at UFC 289.
MAY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush rescheduled for UFC 289 in Vancouver It didn’t take long for the UFC to get the crucial lightweight bout between Charles Olivera and Beneil Dariush back on the books.
APRIL 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Beneil Dariush 'was about to flip a table' when discussing Charles Oliveira withdrawal with UFC Beneil Dariush just about lost his mind when speaking to the UFC about a title shot, but he eventually cooled down.
APRIL 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Report: Charles Oliveira injured, out of UFC 288; Beneil Dariush fight postponed Charles Oliveira is out of his potential title eliminator with Beneil Dariush at UFC 288 due to injury.
APRIL 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Beneil Dariush calls 'BS' on Conor McGregor's USADA situation, thinks he's cheating Beneil Dariush thinks Conor McGregor removed himself from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) testing pool for a reason.
MARCH 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Islam Makhachev hopes Beneil Dariush beats Charles Oliveira at UFC 288: 'I need some new challenge' UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev would like to see Beneil Dariush emerge as No. 1 contender against Charles Oliveira.
MARCH 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rafael Fiziev doesn't 'give a sh*t' if UFC 286 win doesn't lead to title shot: Beneil Dariush 'deserves it 150 percent' Rafael Fiziev won’t be too bothered if beating Justin Gaethje at UFC 286 in London doesn’t get him a lightweight title shot.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush Booked For UFC 288 In May | Fightful News Former UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira, is scheduled to take on Beneil Dariush at UFC 288 on May 6.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Former champ Charles Oliveira returns at UFC 288 to face Beneil Dariush A big lightweight matchup is set for the UFC pay-per-view event on May 6, when Beneil Dariush gets a shot at former champ Charles Oliveira.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Beneil Dariush: Alexander Volkanovski 'confirmed my beliefs' on Islam Makhachev's shortcomings Beneil Dariush reacts to Islam Makhachev’s win over Alexander Volkanovski.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Charles Oliveira targets April return, open to Beneil Dariush next Former champion Charles Oliveira hopes to be back in UFC lightweight title contention by the end of 2023.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Beneil Dariush: Dustin Poirier should consider retirement if he's only chasing names Beneil Dariush is frustrated by the idea that former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier isn’t interested in fighting him.
JANUARY 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Beneil Dariush understands why UFC gave Alexander Volkanovski title shot, 'but the timing was terrible for me' Beneil Dariush is happy to continue fighting the best, but admits being passed up for a UFC lightweight title shot was frustrating.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Arman Tsarukyan eyes Charles Oliveira, Beneil Dariush after UFC Fight Night 216: 'I deserve to have a big name' Arman Tsarukyan thinks it’s time he gets matched up with the upper echelon of the UFC lightweight division.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Dustin Poirier Welcomes Beneil Dariush Matchup After UFC 281 Win | Fightful News Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier, would welcome a future matchup with top contender Beneil Dariush.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Dustin Poirier: Beneil Dariush 'makes a lot of sense' after finish of 'dirty motherf*cker' Michael Chandler Dustin Poirier sees another big fight in his future – possibly against Beneil Dariush – after putting away Michael Chandler at UFC 281.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Beneil Dariush Picks Dustin Poirier Over Michael Chandler At UFC 281 | Fightful News UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush believes Dustin Poirier will defeat Michael Chandler at UFC 281 this weekend.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Beneil Dariush picks Dustin Poirier to win at UFC 281, says Michael Chandler too 'focused on being entertaining' Beneil Dariush believes Michael Chandler could beat Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 – if he actually used his complete toolset.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Beneil Dariush includes Charles Oliveira among three options for next UFC fight Beneil Dariush won’t wait around for a UFC lightweight title shot.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
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