UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 1:04
Performance of the Night
R1, 2:49
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Puerto Rico
R3, 1:43
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:10
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 1:15
Performance of the Night
R1, 1:49
Performance of the Night
R1, 1:41
Performance of the Night
R2, 4:17
Fight of the Night
R2, 1:11
Performance of the Night
Venezuela
R3, 5:00
Canada
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Rodolfo Bellato
+$50k (Fight of the Night)
Ihor Potieria
+$50k (Fight of the Night)
Arman Tsarukyan
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Jalin Turner
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Sean Brady
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Dustin Stoltzfus
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Miesha Tate
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Cody Brundage
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Drakkar Klose
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Jared Gooden
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Fight of the Night: Rodolfo Bellato and Ihor Potieria each received $50,000 for their back-and-forth light heavyweight brawl.
Performance of the Night: In a landmark promotional gesture, UFC awarded $50,000 bonuses to eight stoppage victors: Arman Tsarukyan, Jalin Turner, Sean Brady, Dustin Stoltzfus, Miesha Tate, Cody Brundage, Drakkar Klose, and Jared Gooden, totaling $500,000 in post-fight performance awards.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
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| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Fighter purses not publicly disclosed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Figures reflect officially verified post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC. A promotional record ten performance bonuses were distributed: Fight of the Night to Rodolfo Bellato and Ihor Potieria, alongside eight Performance of the Night bonuses. Contractual show and win base purses were undisclosed by regulatory policy.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan
UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan made promotional history by becoming the first event across the UFC’s 30-year existence to feature two separate slam knockouts on the same night (Drakkar Klose and Cody Brundage).
Drakkar Klose’s slam knockout against Joe Solecki at 1:41 of Round 1 marked the first time in UFC history an athlete successfully countered an armbar attempt with an overhead slam leading to a direct walk-off KO.
The UFC awarded a modern promotional record 10 post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each, totaling $500,000), rewarding eight Performance of the Night winners alongside Fight of the Night recipients Bellato and Potieria.
Arman Tsarukyan required just 1 minute and 4 seconds to knock out No. 4-ranked contender Beneil Dariush, recording the fastest main-event knockout finish in the UFC lightweight division in 2023.
Stepping in on less than two weeks’ notice to replace Dan Hooker, Jalin Turner landed 33 significant strikes at 55% accuracy to knock out veteran Bobby Green in just 2:49 of Round 1.
Former two-time UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo made a dominant debut in the bantamweight division, out-striking and executing four takedowns against top contender Rob Font to sweep the scorecards 30–27.
Hall of Fame fight veteran Clay Guida made his 36th walk to the Octagon, continuing his standing among the top five most active fighters in modern UFC history.
Sean Brady controlled Kelvin Gastelum for over nine minutes and completed five takedowns before locking up a third-round kimura submission, capturing his fourth promotional submission victory.
With 14,485 fans packing the Moody Center, the event generated a gate of $2,450,000, setting a new venue record for the highest-grossing single-night combat sports event in Austin history.
Former champion Miesha Tate recorded her first UFC submission victory since 2016, out-landing Julia Avila 127 to 11 in total strikes and racking up 10:55 of control time before securing a face crank.
Rodolfo Bellato rallied from a devastating first-round knockdown against Ihor Potieria, landing 80 significant strikes to secure an unforgettable second-round comeback TKO and Fight of the Night honors.
Nine of the twelve bouts on the card concluded by knockout or submission (5 KOs, 4 submissions), yielding an exceptional 75% stoppage rate—one of the highest finish percentages of any UFC card in 2023.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan take place?
UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan took place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Who won the main event between Beneil Dariush and Arman Tsarukyan?
Arman Tsarukyan defeated Beneil Dariush via KO (knee and punches) at just 1:04 of Round 1 to secure a decisive top-five lightweight victory.
Who won the co-main event between Jalin Turner and Bobby Green?
Stepping in on short notice, Jalin Turner defeated Bobby Green via KO (punches) at 2:49 of Round 1 in their lightweight showcase.
How many post-fight bonuses were awarded at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan?
A modern promotional record 10 fighters received $50,000 bonuses ($500,000 total): Rodolfo Bellato vs. Ihor Potieria earned Fight of the Night, while Arman Tsarukyan, Jalin Turner, Sean Brady, Dustin Stoltzfus, Miesha Tate, Cody Brundage, Drakkar Klose, and Jared Gooden each took home Performance of the Night honors.
What historic milestone regarding slam knockouts was set at this event?
This event marked the first time in UFC history that two separate slam knockouts occurred on the exact same fight card, executed back-to-back by Drakkar Klose against Joe Solecki and Cody Brundage against Zachary Reese.
How did Deiveson Figueiredo perform in his bantamweight debut?
Former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo looked sensational in his 135-pound debut, landing 45 significant strikes and securing four takedowns to defeat top contender Rob Font via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
How did Sean Brady defeat Kelvin Gastelum?
Sean Brady dominated the grappling exchanges with five takedowns and over nine minutes of control before submitting Kelvin Gastelum via kimura at 1:43 of Round 3.
How did Miesha Tate defeat Julia Avila?
Former women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate overwhelmed Julia Avila with 127 total strikes and four takedowns, forcing a tap via face crank submission at 1:15 of Round 3.
What were the official attendance and live gate numbers?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 14,485 fans producing a live gate of $2,450,000 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Who called the fights on the broadcast?
Play-by-play commentator Brendan Fitzgerald called the event alongside UFC Hall of Famers Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier, with Joe Martinez serving as the official Octagon announcer.
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