With Beneil Dariush, 2023 was his unforgettable year in the UFC arena. This boxer received 2 consecutive defeats, and they were all defeating Knock out in the first half. In that context, Beneil Dariush's coaching staff decided to let him rest, instead of immediately returning to the competition.
Rafael Cordeiro, coach of Kings MMA club, said Beneil Dariush has just returned to training recently. He was allowed to rest for a while, after receiving 2 consecutive defeats at UFC. This is a reasonable decision for Dariush based on his current condition and performance.
Losses against Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan not only made Dariush fall from the top 4 weight lightweight. From a boxer who is considered a championship candidate, Dariush will now have to redo everything from the beginning. He is currently ranked 7 at UFC, but the chance of painting is very far away.
Rafael Cordeiro also revealed that, during the preparation for UFC last year, Dariush was not once, Knock-Down 2 times while practicing. This is another evidence that Dariush is not in good form. This also explains why Dariush often entered the competition with poor body and easy to lose.
On the UFC ranking Lightweight, Beneil Dariush is currently ranked 7th. He may have to encounter strong opponents like Max Holloway, Justin Gaethje in the near future. It was a really difficult journey with Dariush, who had a series of 8 victories before losing 2 matches in a row.