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Bobby Green To Beneil Dariush: “We’re Even Now”

UFC lightweight Bobby Green is happy to fill in for Beneil Dariush at UFC Vegas 49 after Dariush stepped up for him earlier in...

Green: I’m Gonna Be The First Person To Put Makhachev In A Fight

UFC veteran Bobby Green has vowed to take the fight to Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC Vegas 49. The UFC lightweight...

Beneil Dariush Updates On Broken Fibula After UFC Vegas 49 Pullout

UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush may not require surgery on his broken fibula after all, which could speed up his timetable for a return. Dariush...

Bobby Green Replaces Beneil Dariush To Face Makhachev Feb. 26

Bobby Green will be replacing Beneil Dariush to face Islam Makhachev in the new UFC Fight Night main event on February 26. Ariel Helwani...

Drew Dober Explains The “Deciding Factor” In Dariush/Makhachev Fight

UFC lightweight Drew Dober has given a breakdown of the upcoming UFC Fight Night main event between top-five 155lbers Beneil Dariush and Islam Makhachev. Having...

Dariush: Manager Stopped Me Taking Low-Ranked Opponent In December

UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush has revealed he wanted to stay active and fight a low-ranked opponent this month rather than wait for a top...

Makhachev Politely Informs Dariush He Is A Stepping Stone To Title Shot

Islam Makhachev has politely let upcoming opponent Beneil Dariush know that he is being overlooked. In two months, two of the best lightweights in the...

Beneil Dariush: Title Shot Snub Is “Annoying” & “Not Fair”

UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has admitted it's frustrating not to be granted a title shot despite his impressive run in the division. Since 2018,...

Dariush Predicts Gaethje Will Be Champion When He Earns A Title Shot

UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush believes that when he earns the right to fight for the title, he'll be needing to dethrone former interim...

Dariush: Khabib’s Double Bonus Makhachev Claim Is Just A Drama Show

UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has responded to Khabib Nurmagomedov's claim that Islam Makhachev will receive a "double bonus" if he finishes him. Earlier this...

Dariush Won’t Be Happy If McGregor Jumps The Queue For A Title Shot

UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has admitted he harbors some concern over the possibility of former two-division champion Conor McGregor jumping him in the...

Khabib Reveals Incentive UFC Have Offered Makhachev For Dariush Fight

If Khabib Nurmagomedov is to be believed, February 26 could prove to be a very lucrative date for surging Dagestani Islam Makhachev. Since a 2015...

Beneil Dariush: The UFC Offered Me Makhachev Matchup For UFC 267

UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has revealed that the UFC had hoped to book his matchup with Islam Makhachev for this year. Dariush's rise towards...

Dariush: Of Course I’m Going To Grapple With Makhachev

Beneil Dariush is not shying away from the grappling of lightweight boogeyman Islam Makhachev. As the close friend and protégé to former champ Khabib Nurmagomedov,...

Gaethje Title Shot & Makhachev vs. Dariush Are Likely Next Per Manager

According to the manager of all three fighters, the UFC's plans for Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, and Beneil Dariush may now be revealed. Following a...