Beneil Dariush is not angry with Islam Makhachev and intravenous therapy (IV) gate.
Dan Hooker’s post-UFC 284 claims that lightweight champion Makhachev cheats with an IV after weigh-ins to rehydrate have snowballed and are arguably the biggest story to come out of the champion vs. champion duel in the world. last weekend (February 11, 2023). Speculation has swirled as to what exactly does and does not qualify under the legal use of an IV with respect to the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) as well as the Australian Sporting Commission.
Whether or not there was any foul play from Team Makhachev, potential future title challenger Dariush isn’t bothered by the outlawed tactics.
“I don’t care,” Dariush told Submission Radio. “He can take what he wants, it won’t change anything. I don’t even think they test them in Dagestan. I’m sure it’s very difficult to get into Dagestan. Brother, I don’t care. Take what you want, do what you want, just show up on fight day and let’s see how this fight goes.
While Dariush, 33, is currently settling a fight with former champion, Charles Oliveira, for May 2023, he hopes that doesn’t materialize so he can fight for the title sooner rather than later. . Unfortunately for “Benny,” the close nature of Makhachev’s unanimous decision victory (watch the highlights) over featherweight pivot Alexander Volkanovski may snub him regardless.
“I think if the fight happened again, I would need some time to think about it,” Dariush said. “You can still go either way, let’s just choose Volk this time just to be different.
“I hope that doesn’t happen, man,” he concluded. “I’m going to fight for this title when I turn 40 at this rate.”
Dariush last fought, scoring an impressive unanimous decision victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280 in October 2022.
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