“I Was Not on…”: Days After His Devastating KO Loss to Charles Oliveira, Beneil Dariush Reveals What Went Wrong for Him at UFC 289

The entire UFC 289 PPV delivered a knockout performance, entertaining fans with every punch, kick, and submission. One of the biggest highlights of the night was its co-main event fight – Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush. Unfortunately for Dariush, his dreams of a title shot were dashed as he suffered a TKO loss.

The stakes were high for him, as a victory over Oliveira would have catapulted him into a title bout. In the opening moments of the fight, the 34-year-old showcased his grappling prowess and controlled all action on the ground. However, once the fight transitioned to a standing exchange, Oliveira unleashed a barrage of strikes that ultimately overwhelmed Dariush, leading to the TKO finish.

Beneil Dariush looks back at his UFC 289 loss

Days after the fight, Dariush appeared in an interview with Submission Radio, where he offered his candid thoughts on the bout. He admitted to watching the fight back and acknowledged that it wasn’t his best performance.

‘Benny’ couldn’t pinpoint the exact reason for his subpar showing but refrained from making excuses, opting to credit Oliveira for being the superior fighter that night.

“I watched it back and I just know that’s not the best version of me. Don’t know for whatever reason that day, I was not on… I can’t explain it, I’m not gonna give too many excuses because I don’t want to take from Charles. He was the better man that night. He had a great victory but that was definitely not the best version of me.”

Beneil Dariush reveals his future plans

Looking ahead, the lightweight fighter expressed his determination to bounce back and remind the world of his capabilities. Moreover, Dariush acknowledged that people tend to forget quickly and his plan is to return to the octagon and showcase his skills, and reinforce why he is still considered a formidable contender.

“The only thing I can really do is have another fight show the world that why I was considered such a contender. Because people forget very quickly and so I just I’ll go back out there and remind people who I am.”

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The road to redemption won’t be easy for Dariush. However, his resilience and fighting spirit have been evident throughout his career. Let’s wait and watch how things play out for the UFC star.

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