Beneil Dariush on Islam Makhachev’s toughest fight at lightweight
4 days ago · Beneil Dariush has an interesting pick for the UFC lightweight who has the best chance of dethroning Islam Makhachev. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) retained his lightweight title when he...
Beneil Dariush breaks down key to beating UFC champ Islam Makhachev
Jan 4, 2025 · Beneil Dariush thinks the only way to beat UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is on the feet. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) defends his title in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan...
Once dubbed Islam Makhachev’s kryptonite, Beneil Dariush …
Jan 2, 2025 · Beneil Dariush was once considered the worst matchup for Makhachev at lightweight given the elite grappling skillset he held. Having won several world titles in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, his...
Beneil Dariush reveals why he mistakenly assumed he was fighting Islam …
Jan 20, 2025 · Beneil Dariush recently shared a candid account of how he mistakenly believed he would step in to face Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 311.
Beneil Dariush vs Islam Makhachev - MMA Fighting
The big lightweight contender bout set to headline UFC Vegas 49, featuring Islam Makhachev vs. Beneil Dariush, is no more. by Drake Riggs MMAmania.com Feb 4, 2022, 7:38pm EST. Islam...
Beneil Dariush names the only fighter he believes can dethrone Islam …
Jan 24, 2025 · Beneil Dariush recently named the only fighter he thinks could beat Islam Makhachev in the cage. The UFC lightweight contender also outlined three reasons why he thought so in light of...
UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Wants to Move Up to Face Dricus Du …
Jan 19, 2025 · The UFC chose to change gears immediately, offering Makhachev a matchup against Renato Moicano. Moicano was set to face Beneil Dariush and instead chose to accept the title match on short notice ...
Beneil Dariush Reacts to Losing Out on Renato Moicano Fight at …
Jan 17, 2025 · Beneil Dariush is ranked one spot higher than Renato Moicano, however, the Islam Makhachev fight was not given to him, as the UFC veteran's last two fights were TKO-losses to Arman Tsarukyan and ...
UFC 311: Beneil Dariush Explains The Key To Beating Islam Makhachev
Jan 5, 2025 · Beneil Dariush believes that defeating UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev requires mastering the striking game and has shared his insights on how he would approach such a challenge.
Top 10 UFC Lightweight Explains Why Surprising Fighter Is The …
5 days ago · The Russian seems unbeatable and there are very few challenges left for him at lightweight. However, top-10 155er Beneil Dariush believes there is one man who would be a tough matchup for Makhachev. And it’s not Dariush or top contender Arman Tsarukyan. Islam Makhachev record: 27-1 (5 knockouts, 13 submissions)