New York town board votes to keep town name Swastika. Watch UFC Vegas 6 full fight video highlights: Beneil Dariush vs. Scott Holtzman earlier tonight (Sat., Aug. 8, 2020) live on ESPN+ from Las Vegas, featuring the spinning backfist knockout by Dariush. As much as he appreciated his handiwork, Dariush was mostly apologetic after missing weight on Friday and he hoped if the UFC rewarded him for that performance, that it would go to his opponent. What a freaking fight. Dana White accuses Conor McGregor of sharing private Twitter messages, breaking ‘man code’; McGregor responds ‘stop lying’. I love Beneil Dariush. Footage of the knockout is taking over social media. Walkoff spinning backhand. The fight was quickly stopped before Dariush could dish out anymore damage. "If the guy's eyes are rolling back...it just didn't make sense to me.". Holtzman had predicted a lengthy slugfest on Saturday, only to be laid out with 25 seconds of the opening round remaining as former Jiu-Jitsu champion Dariush secured his fifth straight victory. Dariush was going for the kill with every shot thrown after connecting with the knee but Holtzman managed to show off his durability while absorbing a lot of punishment. The eighth spinning backfist knockout in UFC history was the fourth consecutive premature end enforced by Dariush, extending his unbeaten streak to almost three years. All rights reserved. Beneil Khobier Dariush (born May 6, 1989) is an Iranian-born American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.As of August 18, 2020, he is #11 in the UFC lightweight rankings. "That was basically 50/50. how beneil dariush looks // how beneil dariush fights #UFCVegas6pic.twitter.com/zVIeLGu7Cg, That’s a KO of the Year candidate for Beneil Dariush I’d say! UFC Vegas 6 video: Beneil Dariush finishes Scott Holtzman with highlight-reel spinning backfist knockout New, 6 comments By Damon Martin @DamonMartin Aug 8, 2020, 9:43pm EDT Lightweight Dariush had already landed a shuddering knee when he stunned veteran foe Holtzman with a forearm that left the 36-year-old requiring help to rise uneasily to a stool minutes after their contest at UFC Vegas 6 had finished. Beneil Dariush is best known as a submission specialist but he has no problem throwing hands when the occasion calls for it. Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. He took an extra round to show his knockout power in his previous encounter at UFC 248 in March, when he sent Drakkar Klose to the canvas with a punishing flurry of punches. "I'm not trying to sound cocky but it's not like he was taking an easy fight. A great bout with the winner looking to make it onto the Top 15 rankings. In the second round of the match, Klose looked as if he was going for the knockout as he landed two crushing blows to the face of Dariush, […] The eighth spinning backfist knockout in UFC history was the fourth consecutive premature end enforced by Dariush, extending his unbeaten streak to almost three years. Both fighters coming off of 3 win streaks locked horns at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Top 10 opponent here we come. 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Prior to the knockout, an early pair of accidental eye pokes brought out some emotion in Dariush, who came out firing following the second foul as he looked to build the momentum in his favor. Beneil Dariush knocked out his opponent, Drakkar Klose in Round 2, in a feat rarely seen in the highest levels of MMA. Beneil Dariush is building quite a highlight reel for himself in recent fights. On Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena — Beneil Dariush had a comeback that is going to be remembered for a long time. Li Jingliang via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Alex Oliveira def. “I missed weight. Beneil Dariush def. "I missed weight so I don't deserve it. Just finished Scott Holtzman with a vicious spinning backhand in the first round. Max Griffin via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Sean O’Malley def. © Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2020. #UFCVegas6 on E+ pic.twitter.com/ahMwbRJkbM. Dariush and Klose squared off at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday for a lightweight match. Despite the weight miss, Dariush has now won five fights in a row including four victories by knockout or submission and he certainly appears ready for a ranked opponent when he makes his return to action.