Mike Miguel

Last weekend, Beneil Dariush and his team returns to the Philippines to give-back anew.

After his latest Octagon victory in Singapore, Beneil Dariush made sure to keep his word.

Two weeks since his submission win over Frank Camacho at UFC Fight Night: Singapore, Dariush returned to the Philippines for the second straight year. But unlike most UFC athletes who came to visit the country, the American – Iranian did something beyond just doing media tours with local fight fans.

Rather, the 30-year old fighter flew to spread the “Good Word”. A devout Christian, Dariush made a short yet meaningful stop here in Manila. Dariush, along with Filipino – American UFC vet Nolan Ticman and Pastor Jesse Stone and spent some time with at-risk children at a local Boy’s Town. There, not only Dariush and his team gave a martial arts demonstration and gave inspirational talk about their faith.

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After which they went to visit a community to spend time with them and gave food. They concluded their day conducting a seminar at Tough Guys International, a sports ministry based in Mandaluyong City.

In a series of social media posts, Dariush reflected on his experience. He is thankful for the opportunity to share something he loves more than fighting.