but a rough patch between March 2017 and March 2018 left Dariush at 14-4-1 as he lost to Edson Barboza (knockout), fought to a draw with Evan Dunham and was knocked out by Alexander Hernandez.

Whenever Dariush lost, it typically exposed a fatal flaw of his simply not having the durability to get away with that style against better athletes. His 2017 defeat to Edson Barboza was a ...

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In his place, Moicano, who was scheduled to face Beneil Dariush at the event ... Nurmagomedov indeed proved himself by defeating Edson Barboza a few months later, and then fought for the title ...

Legendary UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson looks to have left the promotion to sign a new deal elsewhere after a tough few years in the sport.

Dariush is a worthy adversary ... Michael Chandler and Edson Barboza showcase it. It’s great that someone like Dvalishvili, who can somehow wrestle for five rounds straight, has finally gained ...

Beneil Dariush won't be among the fighters making the walk tomorrow for UFC 311. It was supposed to be a home game in L.A for the #9 ranked UFC lightweight, one that would see him fight Renato ...

Dariush’s last fight came against ‘Ahalkalakets’ in December 2023 and the 35-year-old was hopeful of rebounding from back-to-back losses after over a year out of action. ‘Benny D’ has ...