Dana White, the President of UFC, revealed the exciting UFC Austin card, marking the return of UFC to Austin, Texas, on December 2nd at the Moody Center. The event boasts a thrilling lightweight showdown as its main event, where the second-ranked Beneil Dariush will square off against the eighth-ranked Arman Tsarukyan. Let’s delve into more specifics about this fight night.
UFC Austin Fight Card and More
The main event will feature Beneil Dariush taking on Arman Tsarukyan. Dariush’s previous match at UFC 289 ended in a first-round TKO defeat against Charles Olivera, breaking his 8-fight win streak.
In contrast, Tsarukyan’s last fight against Joaquim Silva resulted in a first-round TKO victory. It’s significant to highlight that the victor of the Dariush vs. Tsarukyan match will be considered a contender for a title shot.
Arman Tsarukyan has a record of 20 wins, 3 losses, and no contests, while Beneil Dariush has a record of 22 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw.
In the co-main event, Dan Hooker will face Bobby Green in an unusual five-round matchup. Both fighters are coming off significant victories. Hooker has a record of 23 wins and 12 losses, while Green’s record stands at 31 wins, 14 losses, and 1 no contest.
The UFC’s return to Austin will be highlighted by the main event, Dariush vs. Tsarukyan, and the co-main event, Hooker vs. Green. Additionally, there are several more confirmed fights, such as Kelvin Gastelum vs. Sean Brady, Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Rob Font, Miesha Tate vs. Julia Avila, and Khalil Rountree vs. Azamat Murzakanov.
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The upcoming UFC event in Austin promises to be incredibly exciting, featuring two five-round fights in both the main and co-main events. Scheduled for December 2nd at the Moody Center in Texas, this event guarantees a night filled with thrilling action. Be sure not to miss the excitement on December 2nd.
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