Beneil Dariush will face Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC Austin, while Dan Hooker will take on Bobby Green in the co-main event, with both fights scheduled for five rounds; Dariush looks to bounce back from his previous loss and Tsarukyan aims to extend his win streak, while Hooker and Green come off impressive victories leading up to their matchup.
UFC Austin is set to showcase a thrilling lightweight showdown between Beneil Dariush and Arman Tsarukyan in the main event, while Dan Hooker squares off against Bobby Green in the highly-anticipated co-main event on December 2. UFC CEO Dana White revealed the exciting lineup, including the confirmation that both feature bouts will be contested over five rounds.
Dariush, eager to bounce back from his recent defeat to Charles Oliveira in May, returns to the octagon after an impressive eight-fight win streak. The 34-year-old contender aims to reignite his ascent up the division with the same intensity that earned him three Performance of the Night bonuses and a Fight of the Night accolade during his unbeaten run.
On the other side of the cage, Tsarukyan aims to extend his own two-fight win streak, having emerged victorious against Joaquim Silva and Damir Ismagulov in consecutive outings. Since his UFC debut, the talented Tsarukyan boasts an impressive 7-2 record, with his only losses incurred at the hands of current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and a narrow decision loss to Mateusz Gamrot.
In a rare treat for fight fans, Hooker and Green will face off in a captivating five-round co-main event. Hooker, having returned to the lightweight division after a brief stint at 145 pounds, successfully reestablished himself among the division’s elite by triumphing over Claudio Puelles and Jalin Turner. Going for his third consecutive win, he now sets his sights on Green, who showcased his formidable skills by dispatching Grant Dawson in a mere 33 seconds in early October, following a submission victory over former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson in July.
Additionally, the UFC’s return to Austin for UFC Austin promises a packed lineup, with other confirmed bouts including Kelvin Gastelum vs. Sean Brady, Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Rob Font, Miesha Tate vs. Julia Avila, and Khalil Rountree vs. Azamat Murzakanov. This event is undoubtedly shaping up to be a thrilling showcase of lightweight talent and promises to be a must-watch for fight enthusiasts.