Rising star in the lightweight division, Beneil Dariush reveals which opponents he would not like to face in the UFC

B. Dariush defeated T. Ferguson in UFC 262. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Close to entering the top-5 of the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg), Beneil Dariush stated that he has two opponents that he would not like to face in his race for a title shot. The Iranian declared that he prefers not to fight against Rafael dos Anjos ou Justin gaethje in the future and explained the reasons. The statement was given to the 'B.J. Penn'.

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“One guy in the lightweight division that I would never fight is the Rafael dos Anjos. He's like one of my family. Darren till always jokes about not wanting to fight Yoel romero and I have that feeling with Justin. Gaethje is a guy who, since we started training together, has become a great friend. This is a fight I want to avoid but I know it could end up happening eventually”, said the lightweight.

On the rise in the lightweight division, Dariush has won seven consecutive victories. After the victory over Tony Ferguson No. UFC 262 last Saturday (15), the Iranian should get his place in the elite of the under-70,3kg category. Rafael Cordeiro's pupil's last defeat was to Alexander Hernandez on March 2018.