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 submitted Re

UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has been removed from the UFC 311 fight card due to a last-minute shakeoff. Originally slated to face Renato Moicano, Dariush's bout was canceled when Moicano was promoted to the main event to challenge reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

Beneil Dariush was left without an opponent, but Dana White promised to ‘take care’ of him. Grant Dawson put on a dominant display as he outpointed Carlos Diego Ferreira at UFC 311. The 23-2-1 lightweight contender picked up unanimous 30-27 scorecards from the cageside judges before using his post-fight mic time to make a call out.

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Beneil Dariush prioritizes legacy over money, emphasizing the importance of staying at the top rather than chasing lucrative paychecks.

When Arman Tsarukyan pulled out of Saturday’s main event against lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), the UFC needed a replacement opponent. The two most worthy candidates were Dariush (22-6-1 MMA, 16-6 UFC) and Renato Moicano, who were scheduled to face each other on the main card.

Beneil Dariush has broken his silence following losing his UFC 311 fight against Renato Moicano after the Brazilian was upgraded to fight Islam Makhachev.

UFC lightweight contender Renato Moicano plans on a dominant display against Beneil Dariush at Saturday’s UFC 311.

UFC star Beneil Dariush has revealed that the promotion made up for the fact that he won't be fighting at UFC 311.

UFC veteran believes that former 145-pound champion Max Holloway is the man to dethrone lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

Two title bouts shoulder the marquee for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first pay-per-view event of 2025 on Saturday in Inglewood, California.

Alexandre Pantoja was able to benefit from a different perspective at UFC 311. Advertisement The reigning flyweight champion was in Renato "Money" Moicano’s corner for his lightweight title bout against Islam Makhachev at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Jan.