Dariush regrets not fighting for the title after 'outing' against Ferguson, but celebrates fight with Makhachev

B. Dariush at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

One of the great highlights of the dangerous lightweight (up to 70,3kg.), Beneil Dariush believes he is already worthy of a fight for the group's belt. In the 'race for gold', the athlete, however, avoids regret and found motivation in one of the biggest challenges of his career: Islam makhachev. Almost two months before facing the Russian, the fighter revealed what he expects from the fight.

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“It's a little boring. I did everything I needed to do to fight for the belt. Is not fair. I'm not a business guy. That’s not in me,” said Dariush, in an interview with 'ESPN', about not having qualified to challenge the champion.

With a confrontation scheduled for February 26th, Beneil found in his next opponent the necessary motivation to get closer to the status of challenger. For Rafael Cordeiro's pupil, facing one of the best in the group is one of the highlights of his career in the sport.

“I release the beast when I hear that Makhachev is the man, that he is the best. When I hear that, a part of me says, 'Come on.' I have a flame. I’m excited,” she signed off.

In February, Dariush will have one of the biggest fights of his career. The confrontation against Makhachev could stamp the passport of one of the athletes for a fight for the title that, today, belongs to Charles of the Bronx.