Beneil Dariush Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 70 kg |
Date of Birth | May 6, 1989 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Spouse | Victoria Dariush |
Beneil Dariush is an American professional mixed martial artist who began competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), in January 2014. As of May of 2021, he was ranked number 3 in the UFC lightweight rankings. As of November 2021, he had amassed an impressive 21–4–1 win-loss-draw record in his professional mixed martial arts career. Before joining UFC in 2014, he had put together an undefeated winning streak of 6–0 and was unbeaten in more than 3 years competing in promotions such as Respect in the Cage (RITC), Samurai Pro Sports, and High Fight Rock in the United States and Brazil. In his last 2 bouts before joining UFC, he had won the RITC Lightweight Championship and then defended it. He holds a black belt in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. Representing the United States in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he had won the ‘Gold’ medal at the 2010 California World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship (-82 kg (Brown)), the 2009 California World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Open (Purple)), and the 2008 California World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship (-82 kg (Blue)). He had secured the ‘Silver’ medal at the 2012 California World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (-82 kg (Brown)), the 2010 California World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (-82 kg (Purple)), the 2009 California World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (-82 kg (Blue)), and the 2010 California World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Open (Brown)). He had clinched the ‘Bronze’ medal at the 2009 California World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Open (Blue)) and the 2009 California World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship (-82 kg (Purple)).
Born Name
Beneil Khobier Dariush
Nick Name
Benny

Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Gol Tappeh, Gol Tappeh District, Kabudarahang County, Hamadan, Iran
Residence
Yorba Linda, Orange County, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Mixed Martial Artist

Family
- Father – Edward Dariush
- Mother – Doris Khobier
- Siblings – Beraeil Dariush (Sister)
Weight(s)
Lightweight
Stance
Southpaw
Reach
6 ft or 183 cm
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Beneil has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Assyrian Iranian descent.
Hair Color
Salt-and-Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Short-cropped hair
- Often sports a rugged stubble
Religion
Christianity

Beneil Dariush Facts
Featured Image by Beneil Dariush / Instagram
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