Beneil Dariush

Beneil Dariush
Dariush in 2018
BornBeneil Khobier Dariush
(1989-05-06) May 6, 1989
Urmia, Iran
ResidenceYorba Linda, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out ofYorba Linda, California, U.S.
TeamKings MMA
TrainerRafael Cordeiro
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rômulo Barral and Bruno "Mamute" Paulista
Black belt in Muay Thai under Rafael Cordeiro
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins22
By knockout5
By submission8
By decision9
Losses6
By knockout5
By submission1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  United States
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2012 California-82 kg (Brown)
2010 California-82 kg (Purple)
2009 California-82 kg (Blue)
2009 CaliforniaOpen (Blue)
World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2010 California-82 kg (Brown)
2010 CaliforniaOpen (Brown)
2009 California-82 kg (Purple)
2009 CaliforniaOpen (Purple)
2008 California-82 kg (Blue)

Beneil Khobier Dariush (born May 6, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of November 19, 2024, he is #9 in the UFC lightweight rankings.