Beneil Dariush "Benny"
Beneil Dariush, known as "Benny", is a mixed martial artist from Assyria listed in the Lightweight division. Beneil Dariush holds a professional record of 23-8-1, including 17-8-1 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 3 came by knockout or TKO, 5 by submission and 9 by decision. Beneil Dariush stands 5'10", has a 72-inch reach, fights out of a southpaw stance, and is 37 years old. Beneil Dariush is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Active.
Beneil Dariush profile
| Division | Lightweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 23-8-1 |
| UFC record | 17-8-1 |
| Division rank | #15 |
| Status | Active |
| Country | Assyria |
| Age | 37 |
| Date of birth | 1989-05-06 |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Reach | 72" |
| Leg reach | 40.5" |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Last weigh-in | 156 lbs |
| Current streak | L2 |
| Total octagon time | 3h 44m |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.74 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.63 |
| Striking accuracy | 49.1% |
| Striking defense | 57.2% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.47 |
| Strikes to the head | 60.4% |
| Strikes to the body | 22.8% |
| Strikes to the legs | 16.7% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 2.21 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 82.7% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.81 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 209.96 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 3 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 5 |
| UFC wins by decision | 9 |
Beneil Dariush recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
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Sources and methodology
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