{"id":479622,"date":"2026-02-14T14:07:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T14:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/479622\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T14:07:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T14:07:07","slug":"ranked-ufc-lightweight-teases-retirement-after-one-more-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/479622\/","title":{"rendered":"Ranked UFC Lightweight Teases Retirement After One More Fight"},"content":{"rendered":"

UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush<\/a> might hang up his gloves sooner than fans know. The 36-year-old has suffered knockout losses in three of his last four bouts.<\/p>\n

In 2023, Dariush was riding an eight-fight win streak in the promotion. However, things changed quickly when he faced Charles Oliveira<\/a> in a title eliminator at UFC 289. The Iranian-born fighter could not secure a title shot, as he was TKO\u2019d in Round 1 by \u201cdo Bronxs<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since then, Beneil Dariush\u2019s only victory came at UFC 317<\/a> against Renato Moicano.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, his most recent defeat came at UFC 322<\/a>, where he was knocked out cold by Benoit Saint-Denis in just 16 seconds. He had also failed to make weight<\/a> for this bout.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

After this loss, the No.12-ranked 155-pounder has teased a move up to welterweight, after a DEXA scan report suggested that moving up would be a safer option.<\/p>\n

Beneil Dariush\u2019s next UFC fight could be his last<\/p>\n

In a recent interview with REAL MMA TODAY, Beneil Dariush revealed that his next fight could be his last. However, he\u2019s not going to rush and retire. Instead, he will wait and see how his body responds to weight cuts and how he performs. That being said, another loss might compel the 36-year-old to bid farewell to the octagon<\/a>. He said:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe truth is I\u2019ve been in the UFC for 12 years, and that\u2019s where I\u2019m at. I just take it one fight at a time. My next fight could be my last one. I honestly don\u2019t know. We\u2019ll see what happens after the fight. I don\u2019t want to rush or anything, but I am praying very hard and trying my best.<\/p>\n

However, if Dariush retires, he plans to be connected to the sport in other ways. He added:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited for the future. Whether I am fighting or coaching. I still plan on being part of MMA.\u201d<\/p>\n

Check out Beneil Dariush\u2019s comments below:<\/p>\n

Beneil Dariush says his next fight could be his last\ud83d\ude22<\/p>\n

“I’ve been in the UFC for 12 years, and that’s where I’m at. I just take it one fight at a time. My next fight could be my last one \u2013 I honestly don’t know. We’ll see what happens after the fight. I’m excited for the future;\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/tY9UJ6knG0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n