Beneil Dariush
| Beneil Dariush | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
May 6, 1989 Gol Tappeh, Hamadan, Iran[1] |
| Other names | Benny |
| Residence | Yorba Linda, California, United States |
| Nationality |
Iranian[1] American |
| Ethnicity | Assyrian |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 72.0 in (183 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | Yorba Linda, California |
| Team | Kings MMA |
| Rank |
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] under Rômulo Barral[3] Black belt in Muay Thaiunder Rafael Cordeiro[4] |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Beneil Dariush (Persian: بنایل داریوش, born May 6, 1989) is an Iranian-Assyrian mixed martial artist based in the United States. He fights out of Team Kings MMA in Yorba Linda, California, in the UFC's lightweight division. As of August 17, 2015, Dariush is #8 in the official UFC lightweight rankings.[5]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Dariush made his professional MMA debut in November 2009. During the first three and a half years of his career, he went undefeated with six wins and no losses. All but one of his wins came by TKO or submission.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In January 2014, Dariush made his UFC debut on January 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35. He was scheduled to face Jason High.[6] However, High was forced out of the bout with appendicitis and was replaced by returning veteran Charlie Brenneman.[7] Dariush won the fight via submission in the first round.
Dariush returned four months later, losing to Ramsey Nijem by first round TKO on April 11, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 39.[8][9]
Dariush was expected to face Tony Martin on August 2, 2014 at UFC 176.[10] After the event was cancelled, the bout was rescheduled for August 23 at UFC Fight Night 49.[11] Dariush won via submission in the second round.[12]
Dariush made his PPV debut at UFC 179 on October 25, 2014, defeating the undefeated Carlos Diego Ferreira by unanimous decision.[13]
Dariush submitted Daron Cruickshank in the second round on March 14, 2015 at UFC 185, winning a Performance of the Night award.[14] The bout took place at a catchweight of 157 lb. as Cruickshank was unable to make the lightweight limit.[15][16]
Dariush replaced an injured Paul Felder and decisioned Jim Miller on April 18, 2015 at UFC on Fox 15.[17][18]
Dariush faced Michael Johnson on August 8, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 73.[19] He won the fight via split decision.[20] Every mainstream MMA media outlet polled by MMA Decisions scored the fight as a decision victory for Johnson.[21]
Dariush was expected to face Mairbek Taisumov on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81.[22] However, Dariush pulled out of the fight in early December citing injury and was replaced by Chris Wade.[23]
Dariush is expected to face Michael Chiesa on April 16, 2016 at UFC on Fox 19.[24]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 13 matches | 12 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 12–1 | Michael Johnson | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux | August 8, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Win | 11–1 | Jim Miller | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold | April 18, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Daron Cruickshank | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 185 | March 14, 2015 | 2 | 2:48 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Catchweight (157 lbs) bout; Cruickshank missed weight. Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 9–1 | Carlos Diego Ferreira | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 179 | October 25, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–1 | Tony Martin | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos | August 23, 2014 | 2 | 3:38 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 7–1 | Ramsey Nijem | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson | April 11, 2014 | 1 | 4:20 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 7–0 | Charlie Brenneman | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou | January 14, 2014 | 1 | 1:45 | Duluth, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Jason Meaders | KO (punch) | RITC - Respect in the Cage | May 4, 2013 | 2 | 4:03 | Pomona, California, United States | Defended the RITC Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–0 | Trace Gray | Submission (armbar) | RITC - Respect in the Cage | January 19, 2013 | 1 | 0:36 | Pomona, California, United States | Won the RITC Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–0 | Gilberto dos Santos | TKO (doctor stoppage) | HFR 2 - High Fight Rock 2 | October 27, 2012 | 1 | 4:03 | Goiânia, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Dominic Gutierrez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Samurai Pro Sports | October 21, 2011 | 1 | 1:16 | Culver City, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Vance Bejarano | Submission (rear-naked choke) | RITC - Respect in the Cage | October 9, 2010 | 1 | N/A | Pomona, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jordan Betts | Decision (split) | RITC 2 - Respect in the Cage 2 | November 20, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Pomona, California, United States |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Beneil Dariush - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. August 24, 2014.
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC 185 Pettis vs. Dos Anjos". UFC.com. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Romulo Barral class and Beneil Dariush Black belt promotion". ralphgracieoc.com. July 3, 2012.
- ↑ Erin Herle (December 23, 2013). "Beneil Dariush of GMA Ralph Gracie OC earns a spot in the UFC for Jan. 15". GRACIEMAG.
- ↑ http://www.ufc.ca/rankings
- ↑ Staff (2013-12-20). "Jason High announces he’s fighting newcomer Baneil Dariush at UFC Fight Night 35". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-12-20.
- ↑ Staff (2013-01-02). "Jason High out of UFC Fight Night 35, Charlie Brenneman returns to meet Beneil Dariush". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-01-02.
- ↑ Dana Becker (2014-02-25). "UFC Fight Night 39 receives several new bouts, including Co-Main Event". fightline.com. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
- ↑ Dana Becker (2014-04-12). "Ramsey Nijem deals Beneil Dariush his first pro defeat at Fight Night Abu Dhabi". fighters.com. Retrieved 2014-04-12.
- ↑ Staff (2014-06-19). "Beneil Dariush vs. Tony Martin slated for UFC 176 in Los Angeles". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ↑ Andrew Ravens (2014-07-09). "Two UFC 176 Cancelled Fight’s Moved To UFC Fight Night 49". mmafrenzy.com. Retrieved 2014-07-09.
- ↑ Dann Stupp (2014-08-23). "UFC Fight Night 49 results: Beneil Dariush taps out a tiring Tony Martin". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- ↑ Marc Raimondi (2014-10-25). "Beneil Dariush dominates previously undefeated Diego Ferreira in decision". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2014-10-25.
- ↑ Staff (2015-01-15). "Daron Cruickshank vs. Beneil Dariush lightweight bout added to UFC 185 in Dallas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-01-15.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-03-14). "UFC 185 results, photos: Kick-happy Beneil Dariush chokes out Daron Cruickshank". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-14.
- ↑ C.J. Tuttle (2015-03-15). "UFC 185 Bonuses: Dos Anjos, Jedrzejczyk, Pearson, Dariush earn $50K awards". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-03-15.
- ↑ Staff (2015-03-27). "Beneil Dariush in for injured Paul Felder vs. Jim Miller at UFC on FOX 15 in Newark". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ Stevenm Marrocco (2015-04-18). "UFC on FOX 15 results: Beneil Dariush outworks Jim Miller for decision victory". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-04-18.
- ↑ Staff (2015-06-05). "Michael Johnson vs. Beneil Dariush slated for UFC Fight Night 74 in Nashville". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-05.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-08-09). "UFC Fight Night 73 results: Beneil Dariush tops Michael Johnson by split decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
- ↑ Staff (2015-08-08). "Michael Johnson vs. Beneil Dariush". mmadecisions.com. Retrieved 2015-08-08.
- ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2015-11-14). "Beneil Dariush vs. Mairbek Taisumov set for UFC Fight Night in Boston". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
- ↑ Staff (2015-12-04). "Beneil Dariush out, Chris Wade meets Mairbek Taisumov at UFC Fight Night 81". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
- ↑ Shaun Al-Shatti (27 January 2016). "Michael Chiesa vs. Beneil Dariush in the works for UFC on FOX 19". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.