the Night award. Dariush next faced Drakkar Klose on March 7, 2020, at UFC 248, a rescheduling of the bout that was canceled in July 2019. He won the fight via knockout in the second round. This win earned him his fourth Performance of the Night award. Dariush faced Scott Holtzman on August 8, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 174. He won the fight via knockout in round one. Dariush was scheduled to meet Charles Oliveira on October 4, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana. However, Oliveira pulled out of the fight in early September for undisclosed reasons. Dariush was removed from the card and was eventually rescheduled for a rematch with Carlos Diego Ferreira at UFC Fight Night 184 on February 6, 2021. A rematch with Carlos Diego Ferreira took place on February 6, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 184. He won the fight via split decision. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. Dariush faced Tony Ferguson on May 15, 2021, at UFC 262. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Dariush was scheduled to face Islam Makhachev on February 26, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 202. However, on February 12, it was reported that Dariush withdrew from the event due to an ankle injury. Dariush faced Mateusz Gamrot on October 22, 2022 at UFC 280. He won the bout by unanimous decision. Dariush is scheduled to face Charles Oliveira on May 6, 2023, at UFC 288. Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Four times) Fight of the Night (One time) Tied (Gleison Tibau) for third most wins in UFC Lightweight division history (16) 2020 UFC Honors Comeback of the Year vs. Drakkar Klose MMAJunkie.com 2020 March Knockout of the Month vs. Drakkar Klose 2020 August Knockout of the Month vs. Scott Holtzman Respect in the Cage RITC Lightweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense Brazilian jiu-jitsu Brazilian jiu-jitsu World No Gi Champion (2010 brown, 2009 purple absolute, 2008 blue) World No Gi Championship (2010 brown absolute) Pan American Championship (2009 blue) World Championship 2nd Place (2012 brown, 2010 purple, 2009 blue) Pan American Championship 2nd Place (2010 brown weight & absolute) World Championship 3rd Place (2009 blue absolute) World No Gi Championship 3rd Place (2009 purple) Pan American Championship 3rd Place (2011 brown) Mixed martial arts record |- |Win |align=center|22–4–1 |Mateusz Gamrot |Decision (unanimous)