Beneil Dariush has an interesting pick for the UFC lightweight who has the best chance of dethroning Islam Makhachev.

A native of Nebraska and fighting out of Florida, Dawson owns a stellar 11-1-1 stretch in the UFC. The 30-year-old is riding a three-fight win streak after defeating Diego Ferreira at UFC 311.

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 ...

He returned to featherweight the fight after, but was knocked out by champion Ilia Topuria at UFC 308. Dariush (22-6-1 MMA, 16-6 UFC) is yet to fight Makhachev, but is on a two-fight losing skid.

Beneil Dariush (left) highlights Dustin Poirier (right) as his ideal opponent [Image Courtesy: @ufc via X/Twitter, and @ufcontnt via X/Twitter] Beneil Dariush is determined to turn his misfortune ...

Beneil Dariush, who missed out on fighting at UFC 311 after his opponent was promoted to the main event, still walked away with solid pay. However, for Dariush, it’s not about the money—it’s ...

Muniz had hoped to re-establish the momentum he had in 2019 when he broke into the UFC as a winner on the Dana White Contender Series. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 08: Andre Muniz of Brazil poses ...