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Lightweight
24-19
Fight: Dariush vs. Johnson
9 AUG SUN '15 2:00 AM
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3 rounds
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nickname
Benny
The Menace
Forms
L
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
Nationality
USA 
USA
Age
(1989-05-06) 36
39 (1986-06-04)
Weight
(70 kg) 155 lbs
155 lbs (70 kg)
Height
(178 cm) 5′10″
5′10″ (178 cm)
Reach
(183 cm) 6′0″
6′2″ (187 cm)
Gym
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Win-Loss Records
Wins
23
5 KO/TKO - 17%
8 submission - 28%
10 decision - 34%
24
23% - 10 KO/TKO
5% - 2 submission
28% - 12 decision
Losses
6
5 KO/TKO - 17%
1 submission - 3%
0 decision - 0%
19
7% - 3 KO/TKO
21% - 9 submission
16% - 7 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dariush vs. Johnson
Which event are Beneil Dariush and Michael Johnson fighting in?
They are set to face each other in UFC Fight Night 73: Teixeira vs. St. Preux.
How many rounds is the Beneil Dariush vs. Michael Johnson?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.
Which organization is hosting the Beneil Dariush vs. Michael Johnson?
The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
When is the Beneil Dariush vs. Michael Johnson fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on August 9, 2015
At what time does the Beneil Dariush vs. Michael Johnson fight start?
The fight is set to start at 02:00 GMT.
Where is the Beneil Dariush vs. Michael Johnson fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Bridgestone Arena.
In which weight class are Beneil Dariush and Michael Johnson competing?
They are competing in the UFC Lightweight.
What are the nationalities of Beneil Dariush and Michael Johnson?
Beneil Dariush represents Iraq, and Michael Johnson represents USA.
What type of fight is the Beneil Dariush vs. Michael Johnson?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Lightweight.
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