We examine details about UFC Austin 2023, which occurred at Austin’s Moody Center including the main event winner, fight card results, bonus prize winners, & payouts
Arman Tsarukyan delivered a stunning first-round knockout to Beneil Dariush during the UFC Austin main event. The conclusion occurred at a swift 1:04 into the opening round, making it clear to the entire lightweight division that Arman Tsarukyan has emerged as a formidable contender.
UFC Austin 2023 payouts, purse, Arman Tsarukyan vs Beneil Dariush winner, fight card results, bonus prize money winners list
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2023 UFC Austin salaries, purse details, & net payout of all fighters
Following his victory in the UFC Austin 2023 main event, Arman Tsarukyan is expected to take home a net payout of $556,000. Beneil Dariush is anticipated to earn approximately $521,000 for his participation in the event, while Bobby Green is projected to receive about $271,000. Jalin Turner, Green’s opponent, has the potential to earn a salary of $171,000. On the other hand, Sean Brady secured a Performance of the Night bonus, augmenting her total earnings by $50,000.
UFC Fighter
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Base Pay | Incentive Pay | Confirmed Purse |
Beneil Dariush | $500,000 | $21, 000 | $521,000 |
Arman Tsarukyan | $500,000 | $6,000 | $506,000 |
Jalin Turner | $115,000 | $6,000 | $121,000 |
Bobby Green | $250,000 | $21,000 | $271,000 |
Rob Font | $$150,000 | $16,000 | $166,000 |
Deiveson Figueiredo | $110,000 | $16,000 | $126,000 |
Sean Brady | $60,000 | $6,000 | $66,000 |
Kelvin Gastelum | $100,000 | $21,000 | $121,000 |
Puna Soriano | $40,000 | $6,000 | $46,000 |
Dustin Stolzfus | $20,000 | $6,000 | $26,000 |
Clay Guida | $70,000 | $21,000 | $91,000 |
Joaquim Silva | $45,000 | $6,000 | $51,000 |
Miesha Tate | $110,000 | $11,000 | $121,000 |
Julia Avila | $20,000 | $4,500 | $24,500 |
Cody Brundage | $36000 | $6,000 | $42,000 |
Zach Reese | $12,000 | $4,000 | $16,000 |
Joe Solecki | $22,000 | $6,000 | $28,000 |
Drakkar Klose | $60,000 | $6,000 | $66,000 |
Steve Garcia | $30,000 | $6,000 | $36,000 |
Melquizael Costa | $12,000 | $4,000 | $16,000 |
Ihor Potieria | $12,000 | $4,000 | $16,000 |
Rodolfo Bellato | $12,000 | $4,000 | $16,000 |
Wellington Turman | $45,000 | $6,000 | $51,000 |
Jared Gooden | $12,000 | $4,000 | $16,000 |
Jamey-Lyn Horth | $12,000 | $4,000 | $16,000 |
Veronica Hardy | $30,000 | $6,000 | $36,000 |
UFC Austin 2023 full fight card results, main event winner, & bonus award winners
Although long regarded as a prospect with the potential for title contention, Tsarukyan had been awaiting the opportunity to showcase his skills against a top-ranked opponent. This chance finally materialized when he faced Dariush, and Tsarukyan displayed unwavering confidence from the moment he engaged in striking exchanges with his adversary.
The decisive moment occurred when Tsarukyan unleashed a knee up the middle, narrowly missing its target. However, he quickly followed up with a powerful right hand that forcefully turned Dariush’s head. This punch sent Dariush tumbling to the canvas, and Tsarukyan capitalized by delivering a series of additional shots until the referee intervened and halted the fight.
we examine the fight card results and bonus award winners from the UFC Austin 2023:
- Main Event Result: Arman Tsarukyan defeated Beneil Dariush through KO
- Fight of the Night: Rodolfo Bellato vs. Ihor Potieria
- Performance of the Night: Arman Tsarukyan, Jalin Turner, Sean Brady, Dustin Stoltzfus, Miesha Tate, Cody Brundage, Drakkar Klose, and Jared Gooden
Main Card (ESPN / ESPN+) | |||||
Weight Class | Winner | Loser | Method | Round | Time |
Lightweight | Arman Tsarukyan | Beneil Dariush | KO | 1 | 1:04 |
Lightweight | Jalin Turner | Bobby Green | KO | 1 | 2:49 |
Bantamweight | Deiveson Figueiredo | Rob Font | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
Welterweight | Sean Brady | Kelvin Gastelum | Submission | 3 | 1:43 |
Lightweight | Joaquim Silva | Clay Guida | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
Middleweight | Dustin Stoltzfus | Punahele Soriano | Submission | 2 | 4:10 |
Preliminary Card (ESPN+) | |||||
Women’s Bantamweight | Miesha Tate | Julia Avila | Submission | 3 | 1:15 |
Middleweight | Cody Brundage | Zachary Reese | KO | 1 | 1:49 |
Lightweight | Drakkar Klose | Joe Solecki | KO | 1 | 1:41 |
Light Heavyweight | Rodolfo Bellato | Ihor Potieria | TKO | 2 | 4:17 |
Welterweight | Jared Gooden | Wellington Turman | Submission | 2 | 1:11 |
Women’s Flyweight | Veronica Hardy | Jamey-Lyn Horth | Decision | 3 | 5:00 |