Excitement filled the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, as UFC Fight Night unfolded with a series of thrilling moments, unexpected victories, and significant shifts in the rankings. The event, held on Sunday, December 3, was broadcast live in Asia, featuring a main event that left fans on the edge of their seats.
In the highly anticipated main event clash between lightweight contenders, #4 Beneil Dariush and #8 Arman Tsarukyan, the outcome exceeded all expectations.
Arman Tsarukyan gets the huge win
The fight did not last long, with Tsarukyan delivering a devastating knee and a powerful right punch, causing Dariush to be knocked out in just over a minute. Tsarukyan's remarkable performance has catapulted him into the title picture, as he expressed his intentions after the fight, saying, "For sure I was expecting a knockout... Hopefully, the next fight will be for the title. I'm going to be the champion, trust me, guys."
Jalin Turner outclasses Bobby Green
In the co-main event, the #12 lightweight contender, Jalin Turner, defended his ranking in an impromptu bout against #13 Bobby Green. Turner, displaying precision and patience, delivered sniping shots to an unfazed Green.
The fight took a decisive turn when Turner landed a powerful right hand that dropped and ultimately stopped Green in the first round. Turner commented on his victory, stating, "I delivered! That's what I do every time I step in here... Bobby was wobbled, but I've got to go until they pull me off, that's part of my job."
Adding to the excitement of the night, a bout on the prelims stole the spotlight and earned the "Fight of the Night" honors. Rodolfo Bellato faced off against Ihor Potieria in a contest that showcased the intensity and skill of both fighters.
UFC Austin Results
AWARDS
- Fight Of The Night: Rodolfo Bellato vs Ihor Potieria
- Performance Of The Night: Jared Gooden
- Performance Of The Night: Drakkar Klose
- Performance Of The Night: Cody Brundage
- Performance Of The Night: Miesha Tate
- Performance Of The Night: Dustin Stoltzfus
- Performance Of The Night: Sean Brady
- Performance Of The Night: Jalin Turner
- Performance Of The Night: Arman Tsarukyan
OFFICIAL RESULTS
MAIN EVENT
- Arman Tsarukyan def. Beneil Dariush by KO (strikes) at 1:04 of Round 1
CO-MAIN EVENT
- Jalin Turner defeats Bobby Green by KO (strikes) at 2:49 of Round 1
MAIN CARD
- Deiveson Figueiredo defeats Rob Font by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Sean Brady defeats Kelvin Gastelum by submission (kimura) at 1:43 of Round 3
- Joaquim Silva defeats Clay Guida by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Dustin Stoltzfus defeats Punahele Soriano by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:10 of Round 2
PRELIMS
- Miesha Tate defeats Julia Avila by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:15 of Round 3
- Cody Brundage defeats Zachary Reese by KO (slam) at 1:49 of Round 1
- Drakkar Klose defeats Joe Solecki by KO (slam) at 1:41 of Round 1
- Rodolfo Bellato defeats Ihor Potieria by TKO (strikes) at 4:17 of Round 2
- Jared Gooden defeats Wellington Turman by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:11 of Round 2
- Veronica Hardy defeats Jamey-Lyn Horth by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
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