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UFC Austin: ‘Dariush vs. Tsarukyan’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 2, 2023
The Octagon returns to Texas for tonight’s UFC Austin event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan. Dariush (22-5-1 MMA) will be looking to rebound, this after suffering a first-round knockout loss to Charles Oliveira in his most recent effort at June’s UFC 289 event. Prior to that setback, the 34-year-old had put together an eight-fight winning streak.
Anthony Pettis labels BJ Penn as the lightweight GOAT of MMA: “Without BJ, none of this would even be possible”
Susan Cox - December 1, 2023
Anthony Pettis has labelled BJ Penn as the lightweight GOAT of MMA. Pettis, (25-14 MMA), is a former WEC and UFC lightweight champion.
Cody Brundage believes he can "break" Zach Reese at UFC Austin: "I'm not a guy they feed people to"
Cole Shelton - December 1, 2023
Cody Brundage wasn’t sure if he was going to get another fight in the UFC. Brundage is coming off a DQ win over Jacob Malkoun after the Australian was disqualified for illegal shots to the back of the end. The win snapped his three-fight losing skid, but it was also the final fight of his deal.
Arman Tsarukyan says he'll be "the best lightweight in the world" after UFC Austin
Cole Shelton - December 1, 2023
Arman Tsarukyan plans to make a statement at UFC Austin. Tsarukyan is set to headline UFC Austin on Saturday against Beneil Dariush in a very intriguing lightweight scrap. It’s a pivotal fight for the division as the winner will likely be a win away from a title shot. Tsarukyan is currently a sizeable betting favorite to get his hand raised on Saturday.
Clay Guida becomes the latest to call for UFC 300 fight: "I've always wanted to be part of that"
Josh Evanoff - December 1, 2023
Longtime lightweight contender Clay Guida is the latest to call for a fight at UFC 300. ‘The Carpenter’ is currently slated to return to the octagon against Joaquim Silva this Saturday night. Clay Guida enters the bout fresh off a unanimous decision loss to Rafa Garcia in April. Meanwhile, the Brazilian is coming off a third-round knockout loss to Arman Tsarukyan in June.
Jamahal Hill's manager releases statement following alleged assault of his older brother
Josh Evanoff - December 1, 2023
Jamahal Hill’s manager has released a statement hours after the former UFC champion was arrested. ‘Sweet Dreams’ was hoping to step back into the octagon in early 2024. Famously, Jamahal Hill captured light-heavyweight gold with a win over Glover Teixeira in January at UFC 283. Sadly, he didn’t get to have a long-awaited clash with Jiri Prochazka due to a torn achilles.
Interim Boxing champion reveals Francis Ngannou turned down December 23rd bout: "Walk in the park for me"
Josh Evanoff - December 1, 2023
Zhilei Zhang nearly booked a boxing match against Francis Ngannou for later this month. ‘The Predator’ famously made his boxing debut in October, against Tyson Fury. Despite Francis Ngannou entering the matchup as a massive underdog, he nearly shocked ‘The Gypsy King’. The PFL heavyweight scored a knockdown in round three, and even cut the British boxer.
WATCH | Arman Tsarukyan grabs Bobby Green by throat in altercation at hotel
Cole Shelton - December 1, 2023
New footage of the hotel altercation between Arman Tsarukyan and Bobby Green has been released. It was revealed earlier this week that Tsarukyan and Green had an altercation at the hotel but what started it was uncertain. Green took to his Instagram to claim Tsarukyan approached him with his team, which forced ‘King’ to punch one of them.
Beneil Dariush claims Dustin Poirier turned down two separate offers to fight: “I can’t force a man to fight me”
Susan Cox - December 1, 2023
Beneil Dariush is claiming Dustin Poirier has turned him down on two separate offers to fight. UFC Austin takes place tomorrow, Saturday, December 2nd and will headline Beneil Dariush (22-5 MMA) vs. Arman Tsarukyan (20-3 MMA) in the lightweight main event.
Paulo Costa responds to UFC 299 challenge from Robert Whittaker: “It’s adorable”
Susan Cox - December 1, 2023
Paulo Costa is responding to the UFC 299 challenge he received from Robert Whittaker. UFC 299 will take place on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, at a TBD location.
UFC Austin: ‘Dariush vs. Tsarukyan’ Weigh-in Results
Susan Cox - December 1, 2023
UFC Austin kicks off with fighter weigh-ins, which took place at 10 a.m. ET today, Friday, December 1st. UFC Austin takes place tomorrow, Saturday, December 2nd, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Ben Rothwell labels UFC welterweight veteran Matt Brown a “chained dog” for his comments about the PFL
Harry Kettle - December 1, 2023
MMA veteran Ben Rothwell has called out Matt Brown for remarks he made regarding the PFL-Bellator merger. Over the years, Ben Rothwell has established himself as a fan favorite in combat sports. Between mixed martial arts and bare-knuckle boxing, ‘Big Ben’ has been there and done it all.
Tom Aspinall says he loves boxing but can’t stand the sports current model: “The way the sport is going at the moment is absolutely terrible”
Harry Kettle - December 1, 2023
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has criticized the state of boxing after admitting his love for the sport. When it comes to heavyweights in combat sports, Tom Aspinall is up there with the best of the best. He now holds gold in the UFC following his sensational knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich last month.
Bobby Green shrugs off recent callout from Paddy Pimblett: “He don’t want that”
Harry Kettle - December 1, 2023
Bobby Green has shrugged off Paddy Pimblett for calling him out recently as he prepares for his return to the cage. If there is one guy who we know is about that life in the UFC, it’s Bobby Green. ‘King’ is willing to go in there and trade with just about anyone, and at the elite level, he certainly knows how to hold his own. This weekend, he’s set to return to action against Jalin Turner, as he attempts to extend his unbeaten run to four fights.
Nate Diaz responds after UFC CEO Dana White claims “Khabib’s crew in Dagestan” could take over “weak” America
Susan Cox - November 30, 2023
Nate Diaz is responding after UFC CEO Dana White claims ‘Khabib’s crew in Dagestan’ could take over ‘weak’ America. Dana White told the ‘Full Send’ podcast that he’s feels America is ‘soft’:
Daniel Cormier details the fights he wants to see booked for UFC 300 and UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia
Susan Cox - November 30, 2023
Daniel Cormier is detailing the fights he would like to see booked for UFC 300 and UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia. The landmark event, UFC 300, is expected to take place in April of 2024, but the exact date, venue and timing has yet to be confirmed by the promotion.
Pro fighters make their picks for Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan
Cole Shelton - November 30, 2023
In the main event of UFC Austin, a battle of top-eight lightweights goes down as Beneil Dariush takes on Arman Tsarukyan. Heading into the fight, Dariush is a sizeable +250 underdog while the Armenian is a -310 favorite. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the fight. The pros slightly lean towards Dariush getting his hand raised at UFC Austin.
Chatri Sityodtong confirms ONE 165 for Japan; Rodtang vs. Takeru booked for main event
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 30, 2023
After nearly five years since its last event in Japan, ONE Championship is set to make a triumphant return to “The Land of the Rising Sun” for ONE 165 on January 28. This was personally confirmed by ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong during a press conference held in Tokyo on Thursday, November 30.