Beneil Dariush

Lightweight Division

STRIKING

Punch Power A

Punch Speed A

Kick Power A

Kick Speed A

Accuracy B

Strike Defense A

GRAPPLING

Takedowns A

TD Defense A

Sub Defense B

Ground Game S

PHYSICAL & TACTICAL

Stamina A

Chin A

Fight IQ A

Reach 72"

SIGNATURE

▸Anaconda Choke

▸Pressure Boxing

▸Double Leg Takedown

STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES

+Elite Grappling and Submissions

−Vulnerable to submissions on the mat

+Relentless Pressure and Cardio

−Hittable during forward pressure

+Seamless Striking-to-Grappling Transitions

−Susceptible to heavy power shots

MATCHUPS

BESTHe dominates fighters who lack the wrestling to keep the fight standing or the cardio to withstand his suffocating pace.

HARDHe faces significant difficulties against elite grapplers with better submission offense or heavy hitters who can catch him coming in.

Fighter Intel

A TIER ALL-ROUNDER SUB THREAT

Top Attributes

Ground GameKick PowerTakedowns

vs Division Average

Striking

-2

Grappling

Defense

-3

Physical

-1

Combat Profile

Beneil Dariush, fighting out of Kings MMA, is a perennial Lightweight contender celebrated for his elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and ever-improving Muay Thai striking. He is a nightmare matchup because of his suffocating pace and ability to seamlessly transition from landing heavy calf kicks to securing deep takedowns. Dariush has proven his chin against the division's best, utilizing his cardio to overwhelm opponents in the later rounds with a relentless pace that few can match.

Tactical Advantage

Dariush exploits fighters who struggle to defend against chain wrestling, as he excels at grinding opponents down and finding submissions from top position or the back. He systematically dismantles strikers by checking leg kicks and using his boxing to close the distance, where his superior grappling skills take over. His tactical approach allows him to neutralize power punchers by keeping them constantly guessing between defending takedowns and avoiding his sharp elbows.

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