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Beneil Dariush no longer chasing UFC fight vs. Dustin Poirier: ‘That shipped has passed’

UFC contender Beneil Dariush says Dustin Poirier never wanted to fight him anyway.

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After resting his body and brain, UFC’s Beneil Dariush targets end of summer return

Having to listen to his body following back-to-back knockout losses wasn't easy for Beneil Dariush.

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MMA Junkie Radio #3460: UFC 301 recap, guest Beneil Dariush, Conor-Chandler, more

Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze."

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UFC selects Beneil Dariush for 2024 Forrest Griffin Community Award

Lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has been picked by the UFC for the 2024 Forrest Griffin Community Award.

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Dan Hooker claps back at Renato Moicano: ‘You’re the easiest money I’ve ever seen in my life, you chinless scumbag’

Dan Hooker had some choice words in response to Renato Moicano.

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Renato Moicano wants Beneil Dariush in Brazil if UFC ‘doesn’t have the balls’ to book Paddy Pimblett

Renato Moicano sounded off on Paddy Pimblett and Beneil Dariush while on commentary at CFFC 129.

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UFC’s Dan Hooker: If Beneil Dariush ‘wants to see if he’s still got it, well, I can check’

If Beneil Dariush wants to know where he stands in the UFC lightweight division, Dan Hooker is happy to help him find out.

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Beneil Dariush: Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan winner will depend on how long UFC 300 fight lasts

Given his two most recent losses are to Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan, Beneil Dariush provides insight into the UFC 300 matchup.

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Benoit Saint-Denis reveals ‘surprise’ that Dustin Poirier accepted UFC 299 fight

Exclusive interview: The Frenchman, ranked 12th at lightweight, gets a shot at third-ranked Poirier in March

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Charles Oliveira coach explains reason for risky Arman Tsarukyan fight at UFC 300

The former lightweight champion was due to rematch Islam Makhachev for the title, but he instead faces a tough test against a rising contender

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Charles Oliveira listed as slight underdog for UFC 300 fight vs. Arman Tsarukyan

Arman Tsarukyan is facing a tough test against former UFC champ Charles Oliveira – or maybe that should be phrased the other way around.

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UFC: Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira handed stern tests against rising contenders

Poirier will face Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299, before Oliveira fights Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300

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Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan No. 1 contender fight set for UFC 300

Former champion Charles Oliveira's path back to the lightweight title will have to go through a rising Armenian standout.

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MMA Junkie’s 2013 top 25 fighters 25 or younger revisited: 10 years hence, where are they now?

A little more than 10 years later, how do our 25 best fighters 25 or younger hold up?

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The best photos from the UFC, MMA in 2023

A picture is worth 1,000 words – but these MMA moments captured by skilled photographers might be worth 10,000.

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MMA Junkie’s Knockout of the Month for December: Josh Emmett flattens Bryce Mitchell

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from December 2023.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Dec. 12: Song Yadong, Khalil Rountree move upward

Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following UFC Fight Night 233 in Las Vegas.

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Beneil Dariush contemplates fighting future after UFC Austin: ‘Do I go forward, or am I done kind of deal?’

UFC lightweight standout Beneil Dariush finds himself in a quandary after back-to-back stoppage losses.

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Islam Makhachev prefers fresh fight with Justin Gaethje over Charles Oliveira, Arman Tsarukyan rematches

UFC champ Islam Makhachev is not one to pick opponents, but if he had a choice, he'd steer clear of another rematch and face Justin Gaethje.

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UFC on ESPN 52 medical suspensions: Headliners, Bobby Green among 12 fighters facing 180 days off

A dozen UFC Austin competitors including Arman Tsarukyan, Beneil Dariush, and Bobby Green have been given lengthy suspensions by Texas.

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Arman Tsarukyan closes in on Islam Makhachev rematch with rapid KO win

Tsarukyan ran through Beneil Dariush to edge closer to a fight with the lightweight champion, to whom he lost a narrow decision in 2019

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5 biggest takeaways from UFC on ESPN 52: Is referee’s remorse enough after egregious Turner vs. Green stoppage?

Analysis of the biggest storylines coming out of UFC on ESPN 52, which proved to be one of the most memorable events of 2023.

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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Arman Tsarukyan after UFC on ESPN 52 win?

Arman Tsarukyan announced himself as a top contender with a vicious knockout at UFC on ESPN 52, but where does he go from here?

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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Beneil Dariush after UFC on ESPN 52 loss?

Beneil Dariush's seven-fight winning streak has flipped into consecutive KO losses, leaving questions about him after UFC on ESPN 52.

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN 52 with Bad Girls, Gringos and Bandoleros, but no clowns

Check out all the fighter walkout songs from Saturday's UFC on ESPN 52 event.

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