Arman Tsarukyan knocks out Beneil Dariush in a lightweight clash at UFC Fight Night. Tsarukyan’s victory puts him in contention for a title shot. Read more about the fight and its implications.
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| Arman Tsarukyan |
| Beneil Dariush |
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| Arman Tsarukyan def. Beneil Dariush (Knockout) |
Arman Tsarukyan Emerges Victorious
UFC Fight Night took place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, featuring a headline lightweight clash between Arman Tsarukyan and Beneil Dariush. The 27-year-old Armenian fighter, Tsarukyan, secured a stunning victory with a knockout punch just over a minute into the fight. This win puts Tsarukyan in contention for a lightweight championship fight or a matchup against other top-ranked contenders.
Tsarukyan’s Impressive Record
With this win, Tsarukyan now holds a career record of 21-3, including a 9-2 record in the UFC. Despite his two losses, Tsarukyan’s record is deceptive. Last year’s defeat against Mateusz Gamrot was a close call, and his only other loss came against current UFC champion Islam Makhachev in 2019.
Looking for a Title Shot
In his post-fight interview, Tsarukyan expressed his desire for a title shot, potentially setting up a rematch with Makhachev. He thanked Beneil Dariush, stating that he is the most respected fighter in their division and credited Dariush for accepting the fight when no one else would. Tsarukyan is determined to become a champion, whether it’s in his next fight or the one after that.
Questions for Dariush
For Beneil Dariush, this loss marks his second consecutive defeat, following a first-round stoppage against Charles Oliveira. At the age of 34, there may be doubts about how much further Dariush can go in his career.
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Summary
- Arman Tsarukyan knocks out Beneil Dariush in a lightweight clash at UFC Fight Night.
- Tsarukyan’s victory puts him in contention for a title shot.
- Tsarukyan holds an impressive record of 21-3, with his only losses being close calls.
- Tsarukyan expresses gratitude to Dariush for accepting the fight.
- Beneil Dariush suffers his second consecutive defeat.
| Fighters |
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| Arman Tsarukyan |
| Beneil Dariush |
| Results |
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| Arman Tsarukyan def. Beneil Dariush (Knockout) |
