Arman Tsarukyan Runs Through Beneil Dariush With Jaw-Dropping KO – UFC Austin Results (Highlights)

A new title contender has emerged in the lightweight division.

Last updated on December 2nd, 2023

Top contenders collide!

Beneil Dariush and Arman Tsarukyan are set to headline UFC Austin in a key lightweight matchup, scheduled for five rounds of action.

Dariush was putting together quite the case for a title shot with eight wins in a row, but that streak came to an end in his latest fight against Charles Oliveira at UFC 289. Ranked at #4, Dariush may not be too far from a title fight though, especially if he is to beat a surging prospect like Tsarukyan.

Like his opponent, Tsarukyan also seeks to enter the title conversation at 155lbs. Since losing to a close decision to Mateusz Gamrot, the 27 year-old won back-to-back fights against Damir Ismagulov and Joaquim Silva.

The main event takes place from The Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

Round 1:

Dariush starts off with kicks to the body and to the leg of Tsarukyan. Tsarukyan lands a right hand, knee and then another right hand to stop Dariush in his tracks. Tsarukyan unleashes a flurry of punches on the ground before the referee calls it in.

Official result: Arman Tsarukyan defeats Beneil Dariush via KO (punches) in round 1 (1:04)

Check out the highlights below:

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