The fight took place in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
QUICK FACTS:
- Beneil Dariush, a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, defeated Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280 on Saturday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Dariush was congratulated on his triumph and asked how it felt to defeat a younger opponent by announcer Daniel Cormier after the judges’ verdict was made public and he was named the winner.
- Following the announcement of his victory, Dariush dedicated the fight to his “people in Iran,” fighting for freedom.
- He went on to say that the “most important thing you’ll ever hear: There is true freedom, a freedom that no one can take from you in the name of Jesus Christ the son of God.”
- When asked later by a reporter about his winning streak the fighter said, “Here’s what I will tell you: My crown will come from my Lord and Savior.”
DARIUSH’S COMMENTS AFTER THE FIGHT:
- “I’m sorry, Daniel,” he said into the public address system microphone. “But I got to take a minute. I need to dedicate this fight. My people in Iran, I know you’re struggling. I know you’re fighting for freedom. I know it’s a tough struggle. I want you guys to know we’re praying for you and we love you.
- “Let me tell you one more thing. This might be the most important thing you’ll ever hear: There is true freedom, a freedom that no one can take from you in the name of Jesus Christ the son of God,” the UFC champ went on. “Don’t ever forget that — If you remember one thing I say, remember that.”
BACKGROUND:
- A recent report on MSN News indicated that Dariush might be the next UFC lightweight title contender at UFC 280 on Saturday.
- The fighter has a winning streak of eight straight fights after the match-up against Gamrot earlier this week.
- Dariush recorded 59 important strikes in 15 minutes of play and foiled 15 of Gamrot’s 19 takedown attempts. Due to his superior wrestling, Dariush was able to submit Gamrot in the third round, cruising to win and moving one step closer to a title chance.
