UFC Austin results, live streaming play-by-play updates | Dariush vs. Tsarukyan

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to “The Lone Star State” by way of the UFC Austin mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which takes place TONIGHT (Sat., Dec. 2, 2023) LIVE on both ESPN and ESPN+ from inside Moody Center in Austin, Texas. UFC Austin will be headlined by the 155-pound showdown between Top 10-ranked lightweight contenders Beneil Dariush and Arman Tsarukyan, who battle for a potential shot at the division crown early next year. In UFC Austin’s co-headliner, Jalin Turner steps in for the injured Dan Hooker to battle lightweight “King” Bobby Green. Rob Font, Deiveson Figueiredo, Sean Brady and Kelvin Gastelum will also see violence in tonight’s UFC Austin lineup.

MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC Austin fight card below, starting with the ESPN+ “Prelims” undercard bouts at 4 p.m. ET, followed by the ESPN/ESPN+ main card start time at 7 p.m. ET. Bet on all the UFC Austin action with our friends at DraftKings Sportsbook right here.

Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps, and post-fight analysis following “Dariush vs. Tsarukyan.” Without further delay, see below for the updated UFC Austin results. (Note: This will go from the bottom up; therefore, scroll toward the bottom for the latest detailed round-by-round action).

UFC AUSTIN QUICK RESULTS:

Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan
Bobby Green vs. Jalin Turner
Rob Font vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
Sean Brady vs. Kelvin Gastelum
Clay Guida vs. Joaquim Silva
Punahele Soriano vs. Dustin Stoltzfus
Miesha Tate vs. Julia Avila
Cody Brundage vs. Zachary Reese
Drakkar Klose vs. Joe Solecki
Rodolfo Bellato vs. Ihor Potieria
Jared Gooden vs. Wellington Turman
Veronica Hardy vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth — Hardy def. Horth by split decision (28-29, 29-28 x2)

UFC AUSTIN PLAY-BY-PLAY:

155 lbs.: Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan

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155 lbs.: Bobby Green vs. Jalin Turner

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135 lbs.: Rob Font vs. Deiveson Figueiredo

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170 lbs.: Sean Brady vs. Kelvin Gastelum

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155 lbs.: Clay Guida vs. Joaquim Silva

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185 lbs.: Punahele Soriano vs. Dustin Stoltzfus

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135 lbs.: Miesha Tate vs. Julia Avila

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185 lbs.: Cody Brundage vs. Zachary Reese

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155 lbs.: Drakkar Klose vs. Joe Solecki

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205 lbs.: Rodolfo Bellato vs. Ihor Potieria

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170 lbs.: Jared Gooden vs. Wellington Turman

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125 lbs.: Veronica Hardy vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth

Round 1: Horth switching stance, Hardy staying southpaw in the early going. Horth slips on a body kick and gets popped with a jab on the way up. One minute in. Hardy falling short with her punches so far as she circles and potshots. Solid body kick. Inside low kick answered in kind. Two minutes in. Hardy catches a kick but can’t find the counter. Solid counter left to answer a Horth body kick. Left to the body, then a quick flurry against the fence with two minutes to go.

Stiff jab catches Horth on one leg and briefly knocks her off-balance. Horth low kick but she gets dropped with a 1-2 immediately after. Back up she pops. Hardy counters a kick and punches into the clinch, where Horth complains of an eye poke a minute in. Elbow from Horth on the exit, then a pause to deal with her eye. Seems like she might be wearing contacts. Horth comes out slinging body kicks when they resume. Counter left by Hardy. 10-9 Hardy.

Round 2: Body kick from Hardy after falling short with punching combos. Hard body kick by Horth. One minute in. 1-2-body kick falls short for Hardy, as does a 1-1-2 behind it. Horth struggling to cut off the cage. Low kick lands for her. Hardy goes in-and-out with a combo. Two minutes in. Hardy catches a body kick and uses it to take her down into half butterfly guard. Hardy lifts her up, presumably to pass the guard, but Horth uses the opportunity to get her feet under her and put Hardy on the fence. Short knees from Horth. Hardy reverses and they jockey for position. Two minutes to go.

More short knees by Horth. Hardy tries an inside trip, nothing there, then lands a 3-2 on the break. Horth muscles her to the fence again and tries to muscle Hardy down, producing a scramble that nearly ends with Hardy on Horth’s back before Horth settles on top in guard. One minute to go. Short punches from Horth. Hardy fires upkicks, landing at least one solid one before Horth comes back down into guard. 10-9 Horth.

Round 3: 1-2 from Hardy to start the round. Head kick falls short. Horth low kick. Hardy steps in with a flurry and gets backed off by a short right from Horth. Horth answers a 1-2 with an elbow a minute in. Solid body kick from Hardy, Horth catches it but can’t use it. Horth elbows her way into the clinch, gets reversed against the fence, reverses in turn. Two minutes in. Short knees from Horth. Both land well on the break. Counter right by Horth to answer a low kick. Horth punches into the clinch again and knees the body. Two minutes to go.

Elbows from Horth, punches from Hardy. Hardy breaks her grip and separates. She fires a low kick and slips, but manages to scoot away and stand before Horth can capitalize. Horth ties up and puts her on the fence again. Good trip attempt, better defense by Hardy. Fighting for position against the fence. Horth goes for another takedown and Hardy counters to land on top, but can’t hold her down. They slug it out at close range until the bell. 10-9 Horth; comes down to how they scored a very close second.

Final result: Hardy def. Horth by split decision

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