Beneil Dariush, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 23-7-1, with a notable UFC record of 17-7-0. Competing in the Lightweight division at 155 lbs., he stands tall at 5' 10' and boasts a reach of 72'. Dariush has demonstrated a unique fighting style within the octagon, averaging 3.78 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 49%. His opponents have managed to land an average of 2.62 strikes per minute against him, but his impressive strike defense of 57% often saves him from substantial damage. He also showcases the ability to execute takedowns at a rate of 2.11 per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 38%. Throughout his UFC career, Dariush has achieved some notable victories, most notably over Tony Ferguson, whose ELO rating was 1196. In recent years, he has competed in five fights, including a win against Mateusz Gamrot via unanimous decision in October 2022. However, his last two bouts ended in losses—first to Charles Oliveira via knockout/technical knockout (KO/TKO) in punches in June 2023 and then to Arman Tsarukyan via KO/TKO in a punch in December 2023. He later rebounded with a win against Renato Moicano via unanimous decision in June 2025, but his most recent fight ended in another loss against Benoit Saint Denis via KO/TKO in punches on November 15, 2025.