The much awaited UFC event is scheduled to take place on December 2nd at the Moody Centre in Austin, Texas, so UFC fans there are in for a treat. main event featuring Arman Tsarukyan and Beneil Dariush.There are many exciting matchups on the fight card, and the main event features an intriguing lightweight bout. Let’s look more closely at the main event fighters as well as the other thrilling fights that are slated to take place that evening.
UFC Returns to Austin with an Exciting Fight Card
The main event of the evening features a high-stakes lightweight clash between second-ranked contender Beneil Dariush and eighth-ranked Arman Tsarukyan.
Dariush, with a record of 22 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw, is looking to bounce back from a first-round TKO defeat against Charles Oliveira in his last fight.
A victory over Tsarukyan, who holds a record of 20 wins, 3 losses, and no contests, would put Dariush back in contention for a title shot in the highly competitive lightweight division.
In an intriguing co-main event, Dan Hooker will face off against Bobby Green in a five-round matchup. Hooker, with an impressive record of 23 wins and 12 losses, is coming off a significant victory and aims to continue his ascent in the lightweight division.
Meanwhile, Green, with a record of 31 wins, 14 losses, and 1 no contest, is known for his exciting style and will be looking to make a statement with a win over Hooker.
The UFC Austin card is not short on action-packed matchups. Kelvin Gastelum will take on Sean Brady in a compelling welterweight bout.
Former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo will face off against Rob Font in a highly anticipated bantamweight clash.
Women’s MMA pioneer Miesha Tate will make her return to the octagon against Julia Avila in a thrilling women’s bantamweight contest. Additionally, Khalil Rountree will square off against Azamat Murzakanov in a light heavyweight showdown.
With two five-round matchups in the main and co-main events, the UFC’s return to Austin promises an unforgettable night of MMA action.
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The upcoming UFC event in Austin is set to deliver an adrenaline-pumping night of fights. From the highly anticipated lightweight clash between Dariush and Tsarukyan to the compelling co-main event featuring Hooker and Green, the fight card promises thrilling action from start to finish. Mark your calendars for December 2nd and get ready to witness the excitement unfold at the Moody Center in Texas.
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