Beneil is such a chill and respectful dude, how can you not respect this man? Also, he was actually willing to fight Makachev which is a huge risk with minimal benefits.
@@ggrlyggrly4476 No it's not that. The UFC is a business first trying to make money and honestly Makachev is not a popular fighter. Why do you think McGregor gets so much money and high-level fights despite having a terrible record recently? It's because he makes the UFC tons of money, not because he is the best in the world! So yes, Makachev is someone that many fighters have been dodging.
@@tamie341 That's your opinion which is fine. I just respect him as a fighter who is trying to prove himself and I don't care if he is ever a champion.
But they're only fighting top 10 ranked guys so what do you mean. This is how they build resumes to lock in the #1 contender spot. The lightweight division is the deepest. Not all these guys are just going to sit back and wait their turn for title shots when wins can bring the opportunity faster.
@@DerekOfRivia He didn't have to fight the guy, he was so supposed to fight Islam, and wanted to fight Poirier. No disrespect to Gamrot but he isn't in the caliber of those guys. I guess what I meant was this is a high risk fight in terms of title contention, and I don't know if the reward is equivalent to the risk
@@raizon31 Gamrot would ragdoll Poirier, as would most grapplers in Top 15; including Islam, Dariush, Tsarukyan. Poirier has mostly beaten strikers, his grappling is far too overrated.
Notice how fast he pivoted after Dustin corporate ass pulled out, and went to gamrot. This is a real fighter. Not like Dustin and chandler who only want to fight names. Shout out to beneil a true dog fighter!
There both in it for money of course. Bi tChandler genuinely seems to want to give the widest amount of fans great match ups. Most people don't know who Dariush is. Like that or not.
Dustin and Chandler have done it all pretty much in their career….. ofcourse they only want to fight big names now. They’re on the way out…. Beneil however wants a shot at UFC Gold. Chandler & Dustin aren’t shared of someone like Benny, it’s just there’s no reward from fighting him.
@@tjgetem3783 Persian kids are pretty smart, the only two career options are usually MD/PHD, and this guy is married with kids and settled down already, but he also gets hit in the head for a living so who knows
So true. Beniel just wants to fight the best. He's a sleeper in this division, let's see what this man can do. Is Islam loses to Charles I'd like to see them go at it
Through the Schmo's coverage and interviews of Dariush, I feel like I have gotten to know the guy better. It's nice because Dariush is the kind of guy who would be 'bigger' if he did more self-promotion, but obviously, that's not his thing. Ironically I feel the same way about Sean Strickland. I don't think I'd really understand where he is coming from had I not seen a couple of Schmo's interviews with him.
@@jonmox5194 I love Charles Olivera too. Beneil is possibly a little more vocal about God. I hate to see the day these 2 fight because I do not want to see either lose.
Winner fights for the belt. Beneil is a good dude but gotta go with my man Gamrot. UFC knew what they were doing by putting them and Charles-Islam on same card.
@@lusthateenvy I do think he does have a chance and a very good one. It’s grappler versus grappler and Benny is strong as hell, you’re just sleeping on him like everyone else idc
Gamrot is relentless with his takedowns like khabib, when you defend one another is going to come and gamrot has the cardio and strength to back it up. Trust me gamrot is the most dangerous grappler in the entire lightweight division.
Dariush is good bjj, charles is good bjj, chandler is good wrestling, gamrot is good wrestling, islam is good wrestling, armen is good wrestling, ferguson is good bjj, diaz is good bjj, dustin is good bjj, gaethje is good wrestling, RDA is good bjj. It seems like the division is stacked with good grapplers it won't be easy fight for gamrot no matter who he fights even it was evenly matched against armen
@@GrowingDownUnder lol dustin is not a good bjj black belt. His bjj is decorated. Justin has no ground game once he is on the ground. Chandler does not have the cardio to keep the pace up. Dariush has great grappling and has good gas tank but i think gamrot will prove to be to much for dariush. I think it will be competitive it is not like gamrot will stomp dariush but gamrot's pressure will be overwelming and if it is 3 rounds than it will be good for dariush.
@@DarkWarrior_1 Gaethje was division 1 accomplished all american wrestler just like chandler was but not as good as chandler. Dustins bjj is quite solid actually but for some reason he only uses it offensively and when it comes to defensive bjj he needs some work but he finished max holloway in a triangle and finished anthony pettis in a body triangle. Regardless of what you think max holloway is not an easy guy to finish, dustin is the only guy to do it
Will be bummed if he loses to gamrot . They really screwed this guy up . 7 fight win streak . Top 5 and is fighting someone just got to top 10 who is a killer . Should’ve definitely fought Poirier , he is a guy who wasn’t injured , hasn’t fought recently . Wussy turned it down .
@@ppvplug3940 only Islam , oliveira , gaejche , Dustin , chandler made sense for dariush. gaejche just had nose surgery , will fight fiziev when comes back. Chandler is so hot right now and ufc must be looking at him vs Conor next . But Dustin is chasing chandler now , guy who he dismissed couple fights ago . Chandler said he’s willing to fight dariush . But fight that makes sense was Dustin vs Dariush. Dustin had his time at the top . 2 title shots in last 5 yrs . 2 big Conor fights back to back . Now he had to act like a veteran and give new guys a chance . But here he is still chasing clout .
Dariush should get the next title shot with a win, and he will deserve it with a win over Gamrot. And I am positive Poirier did turn down the fight with Dariush because he didn't want a chance to drop out of the top 5 with a loss.
@@Perc3urry Dustin tried to announce to the media he was gonna fight Nate 2 ppv later and it never materialized. Then he ducked Colby. He called out chandler who is only after mcgregor. Dustin won’t fight until midway through next year. This is a guy who ducked a title shot to get more money fighting mcgregor. Actions speak louder than words and Dustin only wants money fights.
Always liked Beneil. He is overdue for a title shot. He flies under the radar but he's one of the best in the world in his weight class and has been for years now.
Dariush is such an ancient persian name but he is fully christian. So respectful and kind but can spit fire. He is one tough christian warrior for sure ✝️😎
@@Ronycoolman00 no you moron.. sometimes it's not worth it to pay for some fights, adsanya the biggest example, Im not wasting money to see boring 5 rounds of him just sparing in the octagon, this is stupid
Good guy. This is gonna be a good fight. Gamrot is no easy out, hope Dariush isn’t looking past him too much. This card is the most stacked in UFC history…
So glad he gets the respect he deserves. The others in the top 5 don’t recognize him as a name outside islam. But the division knows who beneil is unlike these corporate lightweights who only want to fight 3 guys.
UFC kind of screwed him. Good guys finish last. 7 wins in a row. One in top 10 one in top 5. 5 performance bonuses. But he doesn't have crazy colored hair, face tats, no trash talk. No Rogan, DC or Khabib pumping him. Business first. Sport distant second.
he hasn't fought for like 15 months, the UFC doesn't like inactivity, he gets the same treatment has Arnold Allen and Leon before taking the Belal fight
How does this man not have at least 2 title fights under his belt. He should be fighting Islam or better yet Islam should be fighting Benny before he gets to Do Bronx.
Beniel dariush is a great fighter. Maybe not exciting to watch but he has a great record. Let's give him what he deserves. Not everything is a show time for money.
Enjoyed the interview but try to not ask compound questions Schmo, you asked Beneil who he gave the win in arman vs gamrot, and how does gamrots grappling stack up against other lws, i was very interested to hear beniels thoughts on the decision but he only answered the latter part of your compound question. 4:02
This dude ages 3 years every time I see him
I think it's cuz he grew out his hair lol
I have a friend who went totally gray in his 20's.
nailed that one man 😂😂😂😂
This guy ko all ur dads. In front of u too
He’s married with children.
Beneil is such a chill and respectful dude, how can you not respect this man? Also, he was actually willing to fight Makachev which is a huge risk with minimal benefits.
if being #1 contender and fighting for the title are minimal benefits then idk
@@ggrlyggrly4476 No it's not that. The UFC is a business first trying to make money and honestly Makachev is not a popular fighter. Why do you think McGregor gets so much money and high-level fights despite having a terrible record recently? It's because he makes the UFC tons of money, not because he is the best in the world! So yes, Makachev is someone that many fighters have been dodging.
@@chrish8487 he is overrated bruh.
@@tamie341 That's your opinion which is fine. I just respect him as a fighter who is trying to prove himself and I don't care if he is ever a champion.
Wdym minimal benefits?
I love these guys who doesn't care about rankings and just want to fight, respect to Beneil. Respect to Belal and Burns also recently
But they're only fighting top 10 ranked guys so what do you mean. This is how they build resumes to lock in the #1 contender spot. The lightweight division is the deepest. Not all these guys are just going to sit back and wait their turn for title shots when wins can bring the opportunity faster.
@@DerekOfRivia He didn't have to fight the guy, he was so supposed to fight Islam, and wanted to fight Poirier. No disrespect to Gamrot but he isn't in the caliber of those guys. I guess what I meant was this is a high risk fight in terms of title contention, and I don't know if the reward is equivalent to the risk
@@raizon31 Gamrot would ragdoll Poirier, as would most grapplers in Top 15; including Islam, Dariush, Tsarukyan.
Poirier has mostly beaten strikers, his grappling is far too overrated.
@@AnirudhMittal100 Oh 100% agree with you, I'm just saying Poirier and Islam are money fights which is an important thing of consideration
@@raizon31 Das true. Beneil is one of the anyone, anytime, anywhere guys.
Notice how fast he pivoted after Dustin corporate ass pulled out, and went to gamrot. This is a real fighter. Not like Dustin and chandler who only want to fight names. Shout out to beneil a true dog fighter!
They should want big names 😂😂
There both in it for money of course. Bi tChandler genuinely seems to want to give the widest amount of fans great match ups. Most people don't know who Dariush is. Like that or not.
Dustin and Chandler have done it all pretty much in their career….. ofcourse they only want to fight big names now. They’re on the way out…. Beneil however wants a shot at UFC Gold. Chandler & Dustin aren’t shared of someone like Benny, it’s just there’s no reward from fighting him.
He aint got a choice
@@TheLastSaint7 and the should avoid the smaller names? Sounds bitch made
Beneil is one of the good guys , we pulling for him too
They're all good until the money turn them and their thurst turns into gluttony
Hey man! Come on man!
He's too old. He's 60 atleast
Yes and he's one of the UFCs foremost armchair experts on geo politics, trade and economics.
@@tjgetem3783 Persian kids are pretty smart, the only two career options are usually MD/PHD, and this guy is married with kids and settled down already, but he also gets hit in the head for a living so who knows
Dariush is one tough brother in Christ, no easy fights
@Ordinary Opinion 💫
So true. Beniel just wants to fight the best. He's a sleeper in this division, let's see what this man can do. Is Islam loses to Charles I'd like to see them go at it
Amen, God bless you my bro.
@@BazFitt all glory to God, amirite?
@@roberjohnsmith yep
Through the Schmo's coverage and interviews of Dariush, I feel like I have gotten to know the guy better. It's nice because Dariush is the kind of guy who would be 'bigger' if he did more self-promotion, but obviously, that's not his thing. Ironically I feel the same way about Sean Strickland. I don't think I'd really understand where he is coming from had I not seen a couple of Schmo's interviews with him.
Couldn’t agree more
Yeah The Schmo really put Strickland
After the schmo interview with Sean Strickland. I like schmo even more
Well Islam has the personality of a tree but has Khabib to pull strings
@@winstonwinston3487 personality of a tree? Have you seen his funny videos🤣🤣 those made my day.
For those wondering Benny is 33 not 63 so calm down lol
He's got the heart of two men
Beneil I believe you will be the world’s champion if ufc give you the opportunity.wish you and family the best ✌️
I consume every schmo interview I see
As you should
Schmo is to Helwani as Khabib is to Conor
'He's probably the best guy in the world, besides myself.' Damn, thats confidence. Best of luck.
As a fellow Christian, Beniel Dariush is my new favorite fighter. Plus he’s real. You can tell by how he talks, what he says.
He's muslim
Why not Do Bronx then?
@Mark reyes Imagine believing in Fairy Tales.
@@ragtagboyrebel in 2022 still. Idocricy is real.
@@jonmox5194 I love Charles Olivera too. Beneil is possibly a little more vocal about God. I hate to see the day these 2 fight because I do not want to see either lose.
Beneil such a cool laid back guy with mad skills !
Beneil is probably the nicest guy in all of the UFC. Can't wait to see him get his much deserved shot at the belt!
And he will
such a cool dude. while everyone's busy just trying to fight for the belt, Beneil really helping the mix. Support 🔥
Great content, Schmo. I love these interviews, especially with big stars like Dariush.
Thank you Schmo for going on the road and doing these interviews. You always bring the scoop
Winner fights for the belt. Beneil is a good dude but gotta go with my man Gamrot. UFC knew what they were doing by putting them and Charles-Islam on same card.
dont be stupid both need at least 2 wins
or 3 for gamrot
@@fazoland5528 no dariush gets the title shot immediately if he wins IMO but I can’t say the same for gamrot, if not dariush who’s next?
I say if gamrot gets a fan friendly finish, they’ll steer him to the belt
But who knows 🤷🏻♂️
@@fazoland5528 Islam got a title shot off unranked Bobby Green stop…
@@fazoland5528 nope 🤡
Beneil is legit, massive risk vs very minimal reward…true fighter.
Beneil is a true respectable fighter! Who CANT like this guy?!?!
Dariush looks like somebody from the Old Testament
This guy is so underrated
To be honest, I think he’s overrated. He seems like a good dude, but watch his highlight reel and tell me he honestly had a chance at beating Islam.
@@lusthateenvy I do think he does have a chance and a very good one. It’s grappler versus grappler and Benny is strong as hell, you’re just sleeping on him like everyone else idc
One of the most down to earth guy in the ufc for sure, cant wait for Beneil to get this W. And Schmo just makes this guy interesting
Always enjoy seeing these interviews with Beneil. Best of luck sir! Great job fellas.
I love Beneil and Islam. They represent the chill side of fighters which is quite rare these days.
Let’s go Benny
Gamrot is relentless with his takedowns like khabib, when you defend one another is going to come and gamrot has the cardio and strength to back it up. Trust me gamrot is the most dangerous grappler in the entire lightweight division.
Dariush is good bjj, charles is good bjj, chandler is good wrestling, gamrot is good wrestling, islam is good wrestling, armen is good wrestling, ferguson is good bjj, diaz is good bjj, dustin is good bjj, gaethje is good wrestling, RDA is good bjj. It seems like the division is stacked with good grapplers it won't be easy fight for gamrot no matter who he fights even it was evenly matched against armen
@@GrowingDownUnder gamrot also bjj adcc level
@@jankolec7053 Adcc is a great band....Thunderstruck!!
Jokes that's ACDC
@@GrowingDownUnder lol dustin is not a good bjj black belt. His bjj is decorated. Justin has no ground game once he is on the ground. Chandler does not have the cardio to keep the pace up. Dariush has great grappling and has good gas tank but i think gamrot will prove to be to much for dariush. I think it will be competitive it is not like gamrot will stomp dariush but gamrot's pressure will be overwelming and if it is 3 rounds than it will be good for dariush.
@@DarkWarrior_1 Gaethje was division 1 accomplished all american wrestler just like chandler was but not as good as chandler. Dustins bjj is quite solid actually but for some reason he only uses it offensively and when it comes to defensive bjj he needs some work but he finished max holloway in a triangle and finished anthony pettis in a body triangle. Regardless of what you think max holloway is not an easy guy to finish, dustin is the only guy to do it
Will be bummed if he loses to gamrot . They really screwed this guy up . 7 fight win streak . Top 5 and is fighting someone just got to top 10 who is a killer . Should’ve definitely fought Poirier , he is a guy who wasn’t injured , hasn’t fought recently . Wussy turned it down .
100% nailed it.
Well wouldn't call Dustin a wuss. Never know jot negotiation went.
Dustin out of everybody a wus ? 😂😂😂😂😂yeah ok.
@@ppvplug3940 only Islam , oliveira , gaejche , Dustin , chandler made sense for dariush. gaejche just had nose surgery , will fight fiziev when comes back. Chandler is so hot right now and ufc must be looking at him vs Conor next . But Dustin is chasing chandler now , guy who he dismissed couple fights ago . Chandler said he’s willing to fight dariush . But fight that makes sense was Dustin vs Dariush. Dustin had his time at the top . 2 title shots in last 5 yrs . 2 big Conor fights back to back . Now he had to act like a veteran and give new guys a chance . But here he is still chasing clout .
If you believe you're truly champion level then you'll fight anyone. Honestly of he can't beat Gamrot then he wouldn't beat Oliveira.
Beneil is so down to Earth that it's refreshing. For some reason I find hearing him talk relaxing.
Gamrot was amazing in his last fight. Dariush has his toughest test coming.
Gamrot will walk thru him
Fan of Dariush and Gamrot!!! Thank you Dariush for accepting this fight!
I became a huge Beneil Dariush fan after his UFC 262 Octagon interview where he told the truth about the danger of Marxism..
Marxism🤣you still living in the 1950s?
@@TehUltimateSnake yeah apparently I missed all the countries that have become communist states ruled by proletarians in the last years
@@jacquesdegauthier you truly ignorant of the current world eh
Karl Marx don't want no smoke with Benny that's for damn sure!
@Ordinary Opinion maybe because he was the most influential writers in the past couple centuries?
Dariush should get the next title shot with a win, and he will deserve it with a win over Gamrot. And I am positive Poirier did turn down the fight with Dariush because he didn't want a chance to drop out of the top 5 with a loss.
How do you just assume Dustin was offered lol just cause Ali said something?? I’m sure the ufc want Dustin v Chandler for the end of the year
I feel beneil is a bad matchup for dustin.
@@Perc3urry lol because he signed to fight gamrot a day later. Beneil is a real fighter unlike this corporate poirier
@@Perc3urry if Dustin was really looking for a fight he would have signed the dotted line and had a guaranteed #1 contender fight.
@@Perc3urry Dustin tried to announce to the media he was gonna fight Nate 2 ppv later and it never materialized. Then he ducked Colby. He called out chandler who is only after mcgregor. Dustin won’t fight until midway through next year. This is a guy who ducked a title shot to get more money fighting mcgregor. Actions speak louder than words and Dustin only wants money fights.
Oh and I want Beneil to win! the guy deserves to fight for the title, not a top hungry contender!
I feel Gamrot will get this done and steal the Dariush ranking.
Always liked Beneil. He is overdue for a title shot. He flies under the radar but he's one of the best in the world in his weight class and has been for years now.
Dariush is such an ancient persian name but he is fully christian. So respectful and kind but can spit fire. He is one tough christian warrior for sure ✝️😎
I am rooting for you benny. I hope you fight for the title man.
Lets fucking goooooo!!
I fucking love Dariush! He is going to be champion! Mark my words!!
the schmo’s work rate is unmatched 😮💨😮💨😮💨
Future UFC hall of famer
I’ll always root for this guy, great man
Rooting for beneil to get a big win and a title shot. Huge fan of beneil.
Such a chill and insightful dude, fight wise and business wise, tough road ahead of him but surely towards great things. Stay strong brother ✊
Rooting for Islam and Dariush in 280 and hope they can fight for the title one day
This is the first ppv I will pay for
@@Ronycoolman00 no you moron.. sometimes it's not worth it to pay for some fights, adsanya the biggest example,
Im not wasting money to see boring 5 rounds of him just sparing in the octagon, this is stupid
@@Ronycoolman00 that’s MR THEIF to you
This dude is very legit.. and have hardworking dude.
This dude is a for real class act man.
Beneil is a class guy he is humble and respect 🙏🏽 everyone in his weight class . And he knows what he talking about .
Good guy. This is gonna be a good fight. Gamrot is no easy out, hope Dariush isn’t looking past him too much. This card is the most stacked in UFC history…
The schmo always putting in work
Beneil is one of those fighters that every real fan of the sport admires. The dude really exemplifies what martial arts is all about.
Benny should be competing for the belt. Love his spirit and dedication🙏
Let this man get the title shot
Dariush is just one of those guys you can’t hate on. He’s all hard work.
Bruh him beating Marvin is crazy that woke me up tbh damn
I can't wait to see him in the octagon
Love this man, good interview
The Schmo is becoming my favorite 😍
He's the GOAT
@@rong2912 only real MMA passionate fans could see that. But I think the gods of war will deliver him justice 👩⚖️
Exciting matchup
Easy work for Dariush.
@@rong2912 tell it to odds makers +155 dariush
@@rong2912 Damn how did you know?
@@DJFlemmyFlem I drink, and I know things.
@@rong2912 lolll
love this dude so under rated
Let’s go BENEIL! Title shot is coming.
Man Dariush vs Fiziev sounded good too
Represent Assyrian’s god bless you cuz
So glad he gets the respect he deserves. The others in the top 5 don’t recognize him as a name outside islam. But the division knows who beneil is unlike these corporate lightweights who only want to fight 3 guys.
Damn Benny, more gray than my old ass. Keep grinding good sir!
Beniel is so cool!!! Just a chill dude. He should’ve got Islam or someone in top-5 but so chill with getting a next-Gen stud in Gamrot!! Props!!
UFC kind of screwed him. Good guys finish last. 7 wins in a row. One in top 10 one in top 5. 5 performance bonuses.
But he doesn't have crazy colored hair, face tats, no trash talk. No Rogan, DC or Khabib pumping him.
Business first. Sport distant second.
he hasn't fought for like 15 months, the UFC doesn't like inactivity, he gets the same treatment has Arnold Allen and Leon before taking the Belal fight
Sick fight between highly skilled fighters!
Porier didnt want any smoke from uncle daruish
UFC doung this man as dirty as they ever could
Crazy that Dariush is a top ufc contender he just looks like your friends dad that says hi when you come over to his house
I think Beniel is the best lightweight
Let’s go Benny!
Legit as always sir
Dariush looks about 50 years old but he’s a helluva fighter
Tough fight of both guys, Im rooting for Beneil but I suspect the long lay off will not serve Dariush well.
Beneil is the contender for next champ
Keen to see Benny back in the octagon
Eagerly waiting for Charles vs Islam & Dariush vs Gamrot fight.
He's always grounded. He's also a better fighter than some ranked above him - Top 3
Benny is a truly great fight analyst
Love Ben Dariush. Such a good guy. I know he's Assyrian but he's like an Asgardian. Gets more powerful with age lol I know he's young but ya know.
My God Benny aged like a hundred years
He's the Gandalf of MMA
Love Bennie!!
Beniel is such a good fighter they only want to see him fight the best
Benil is respectful he will be a champ one day
This guy proves that mma and you ufc 155 devision is not just for the young lions, here is dariush at 70 years old still in the top 10 ranking.
Who ever wins this is next for the title
Benny has some big hands
Lets GO Beneil!
A lot of UFC fighters live in Orange County California and many champions too
Guy needs his respect!!! The Jiffy Pop hair is sick!!! Pop pop
How does this man not have at least 2 title fights under his belt. He should be fighting Islam or better yet Islam should be fighting Benny before he gets to Do Bronx.
Will be buying PPV for UFC 280, First Time
As opposed to stealing them?
wanna see this dude make it to champ
Man I really feel for the guy all he does is perform well in the octagon and keeps getting the damn shaft
Beniel dariush is a great fighter. Maybe not exciting to watch but he has a great record. Let's give him what he deserves. Not everything is a show time for money.
How tf a guy going 2-2 is above this dude.
Benny vs. Gamrot = probably working on Poirier vs. Chandler & when Gaethje returns it'll probably be vs. Fiziev. Timelines line up.
Enjoyed the interview but try to not ask compound questions Schmo, you asked Beneil who he gave the win in arman vs gamrot, and how does gamrots grappling stack up against other lws, i was very interested to hear beniels thoughts on the decision but he only answered the latter part of your compound question. 4:02