Every athlete enters their sport with the goal of becoming the best and staying on top. While not everyone achieves it, the drive to prove themselves never fades. Beneil Dariush, who missed out on fighting at UFC 311 after his opponent was promoted to the main event, still walked away with solid pay. However, for Dariush, it’s not about the money—it’s about maintaining his place at the top, which he sees as the ultimate priority.
Beneil Dariush shared his thoughts on UFC 311, where he got paid without facing Renato Moicano. While some might see it as a win, Dariush doesn’t agree. He’s not in the sport just for the money—he’s here to compete and dominate. For him, the ideal outcome is proving he’s the best, not watching from the sidelines.
Talking to Inside Fighting, he said, “Money’s not the goal, being the best in the world is the goal. If I can’t perform, I’m basically stuck in limbo, and that’s what it feels like. I understand the benefits of it as a family man…But my goal is still to be the best in the world.”
Beneil Dariush Suggests He Got Paid Well
Dariush revealed how he learned about the fight changes during a chat with The Schmo. And despite the cancellation, the UFC compensated him with both show and win money. Dariush expressed gratitude toward Dana White and the promotion, emphasizing how well they handled the situation.
Despite the cancellation, the UFC compensated him with both show and win money. Dariush expressed gratitude toward Dana White and the promotion, emphasizing how well they handled the situation.
He said, “It’s excellent, I can’t complain, they’re giving me show and win money so you know, a lot of people are like, ‘I hope they take care of you’, they are I appreciate Dana and the UFC.”
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While Beneil Dariush isn’t thrilled about earning money without stepping into the octagon, he’s glad his efforts didn’t go to waste and that he was compensated well. The focus now shifts to his next potential opponent, making his future matchups all the more intriguing.
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