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Beneil Dariush Hints at Possible Retirement After UFC Fight Night Austin Loss

Beneil Dariush Hints at Possible Retirement After UFC Fight Night Austin Loss
Other Sports · 11:50:19 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has suggested he may have fought his last bout inside the Octagon following his defeat to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC Fight Night Austin. The 35-year-old fighter expressed uncertainty about his willingness to continue competing, telling media after the fight: "I don't know if I'm willing to do it just to fight." Dariush, a former top-five ranked lightweight, has been a staple in the division since 2014. His loss to Tsarukyan marked his second consecutive setback after a previous defeat to Charles Oliveira. The Iranian-American fighter did not formally announce retirement but left the door open for a potential departure from the sport.

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