Best fights of Beneil Dariush
Over 16 years as a professional, Beneil Dariush has compiled a 23-8-1 (13) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Beneil Dariush defeats Mateusz Gamrot
On October 22, 2022 Beneil Dariush faced Mateusz Gamrot in a lightweight bout. Dariush was 33 years old with a record of 21-4-1, and Gamrot was 31 with a record of 21-1. Dariush was on a 7-fight winning streak and Gamrot was on a 4-fight winning streak. Dariush won via unanimous decision.
2. Beneil Dariush defeats Rashid Magomedov
On November 5, 2016 Beneil Dariush faced Rashid Magomedov in a lightweight bout. Dariush was 27 years old with a record of 13-2, and Magomedov was 32 with a record of 19-1. Dariush was coming off a win and Magomedov was on a 12-fight winning streak. Dariush won via unanimous decision.
3. Beneil Dariush defeats Jim Miller
On April 18, 2015 Beneil Dariush faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. Dariush was 25 years old with a record of 10-1, and Miller was 31 with a record of 24-5. Dariush was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Miller was coming off a loss. Dariush won via unanimous decision.
4. Beneil Dariush defeats Renato Moicano
On June 28, 2025 Beneil Dariush faced Renato Moicano in a lightweight bout. Dariush was 36 years old with a record of 22-6-1, and Moicano was 36 with a record of 20-6-1. Dariush was on a 2-fight losing streak and Moicano was coming off a loss. Dariush won via unanimous decision.
5. Beneil Dariush defeats Michael Johnson
On August 8, 2015 Beneil Dariush faced Michael Johnson in a lightweight bout. Dariush was 26 years old with a record of 11-1, and Johnson was 29 with a record of 16-8. Both Dariush and Johnson were on a 4-fight winning streak. Dariush won via split decision.
6. Beneil Dariush KOs Scott Holtzman
On August 8, 2020 Beneil Dariush faced Scott Holtzman in a lightweight bout. Dariush was 31 years old with a record of 18-4-1, and Holtzman was 36 with a record of 14-3. Dariush was on a 4-fight winning streak and Holtzman was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dariush stopped Scott Holtzman via KO in the 1st round.
7. Beneil Dariush draws with Evan Dunham
On October 7, 2017 Beneil Dariush faced Evan Dunham in a lightweight bout. Dariush was 28 years old with a record of 14-3, and Dunham was 35 with a record of 18-6. Dariush was coming off a loss, while Dunham was on a 4-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
8. Beneil Dariush defeats Tony Ferguson
On May 15, 2021 Beneil Dariush faced Tony Ferguson in a lightweight bout. Dariush was 32 years old with a record of 20-4-1, and Ferguson was 37 with a record of 25-5. Dariush was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Ferguson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Dariush won via unanimous decision.
9. Beneil Dariush submits Drew Dober
On March 9, 2019 Beneil Dariush faced Drew Dober in a lightweight bout. Dariush was 29 years old with a record of 15-4-1, and Dober was 30 with a record of 20-8. Dariush was coming off a win and Dober was on a 3-fight winning streak. Dariush submitted Drew Dober via armbar in the 2nd round.
10. Beneil Dariush defeats Carlos Diego Ferreira
On October 25, 2014 Beneil Dariush faced Carlos Diego Ferreira in a lightweight bout. Dariush was 25 years old with a record of 8-1, and Ferreira was 30 with a record of 11-0. Dariush was coming off a win and Ferreira was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Dariush won via unanimous decision.