I feel like I have an advantage in grappling with just about anybody I fight. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
I want to fight the best guys in the world, and beat the best guys in the world. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
My goal is greatness, so whether it is at 155 or 170 doesn't really matter. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
Everyone in Iran has wrestled, except for me, I never wrestled in Iran for some reason. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
I can fight at any minute. It's like nature, like a second language, you just do it. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
I try to be as smart as I can with being a defensive fighter, where I don't as much punishment. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
I'm telling you I was from such a small village I didn't even know what wrestling was until I came to America. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
When I started fighting, it wasn't about being an idol or representing my people. It was like the furthest, furthest, furthest thing… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
After I beat Frank Camacho, I got ranked. I believe I was ranked No. 15 or 14. So I thought I was… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
When it comes to competition, when it comes to fighting, I'm as savage as you're gonna get. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
If you're in the UFC, your goal should be to become champion... Just because you have the belt doesn't mean that you… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
I kind of want to see what the world looks like as the greatest fighter. When I'm the greatest fighter, that'll be… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
I'm telling you, the lightweight division is so talented, we have so many high level guys out there who are not even… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
Everything that I have is because I live in America. If I was in Iran, I wouldn't be in the UFC... But,… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
I've had one or two interactions with Scott Holtzman and I've watched his fights and I thought to myself, great fight, great… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
In the first year and a half I was with the UFC I fought seven times, I was 6-1 and I was… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
I always make a joke about this but it's true; Conor can make a highlight video of training hard and like, 'Alright… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
If you're grappling with punches involved, you start realizing you only use certain guards. There are 3-4 different guards that you use… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
I had a bit of an ego when I was younger, thinking I could be the best at both jiu-jitsu and fighting,… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
One of my favorite things when I fight, even when I used to grapple and do jiu-jitsu, I would face opponents who… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
I really believe I can beat everyone in this game, and God willing, I'll get my chance to prove it. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share Image
My goal is greatness, so whether it is at 155 or 170 doesn't really matter. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share
I don't just go to a practice, then get some food after and call it a day. I go to practice thinking of what… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share
I'm OK with hitting you, I'm OK with getting hit, I'm OK with cuts, broken leg, broken nose - I've broken my nose five,… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share
The hardest part about making weight is getting to 155 or 156 - whatever you make - and you gotta wait four hours. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share
I really believe I can beat everyone in this game, and God willing, I'll get my chance to prove it. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share
When it comes to competition, when it comes to fighting, I'm as savage as you're gonna get. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share
I'm telling you I was from such a small village I didn't even know what wrestling was until I came to America. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share
I haven't been able to go to Iran because of the military service, it's mandatory once you turn 18, so I haven't been to… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share
Rankings don't always mean what they should. Sometimes the numbers - the butts you can put in seats mean more. — Beneil Dariush Copy Share
One of my favorite things when I fight, even when I used to grapple and do jiu-jitsu, I would face opponents who were better… — Beneil Dariush Copy Share
