UFC Austin: Dariush vs Tsarukyan – 12.2.2023 – Fight Predictions and Analysis
Welcome to our collaborative coverage of UFC Austin: Dariush vs Tsarukyan. We’re back with fights in front of live fans today! The UFC has once again descended upon Austin for what will be a great fight night event. Our analysis includes a pick for every bout from Dynes Sports contributors Anthony Marro and Nicholas Marro.
As coverage continues, we will keep our records up to date below. Be sure to check out our full reasoning for every pick though as records will not reflect confidence. We will be picking every fight, but likely only recommend betting on a select few.
Current Record
- Anthony: 288-183-6 (Last Year 320-187-3, 63%)
- Nick: 306-165-6 (Last Year 324-183-3, 64%)
*Fight odds were last updated from Bet99 on 12-1-2023 at 10pm EST
Preliminary Card- Starts 4:00pm EST
Jamey-Lyn Horth -180 vs Veronica Hardy +155
- Anthony: The card today begins with a fight at women’s flyweight between Veronica Hardy and Jamey-Lyn Horth. This is a decent matchup to open the day’s event as styles clash between striker and grappler. Hardy seemed to be reinvented in a return to the octagon this spring, fighting and winning for the first time in more than three years. While I find her a fighter to watch in this division I also fear that she is undersized compared to most other flyweights. Horth has fought formerly at bantamweight and certainly has a size advantage compared to Hardy here. I think while Hardy can perhaps ground Horth and make this a competitive fight, most of the exchanges seen on the feet will go the way of Jamey-Lyn. Hardy does not generate great power while striking and has defense that leaves a lot to be desired. I do not expect to control Horth for long periods of this fight and thus I find it appropriate she will close as the betting underdog. It feels the one path to victory for Hardy here is a win via submission. Jamey-Lyn Horth by Decision
- Nick: Horth is 33-years old, but only 6-0 professionally. She is coming off a solid win via decision over Hailey Cowan in her UFC debut. It’s very difficult to gauge what type of level she’s on as her abilities really haven’t been tested extensively against high-level competition. She seems fairly well-rounded when you watch her on film, but it’s tough to say she has any singular standout skill offensively. Hardy is fairly well-rounded, but she is most credentialed in taekwondo where she carries a blackbelt. She’s a decent grappler offensively, but she seems to get caught at times if she finds herself on bottom of her opponents. She’s coming off an impressive win via decision over Juliana Miller as a +300 underdog, a fight in which she showed dramatic improvements coming out of a lengthy hiatus. Hardy is the wife of Matt Hardy, one of the sharper minds in the sport. Constantly training under Hardy has certainly boosted her skills, mentality, and general fight IQ. Horth should be the better technical striker at range here, but Hardy should have advantages in the clinch. Horth is going to be the bigger and stronger fighter, but Hardy is more dangerous when it comes to BJJ. This is a tough fight to call and a low confidence play, but I’ll back Hardy to overcome her physical disadvantages on her way to a narrow decision win. Veronica Hardy by Decision
Wellington Turman -195 vs Jared Gooden +160
- Anthony: Next we have a bout at welterweight between Jared Gooden and Wellington Turman. The moderate favorite in this matchup is Turman despite losing his only appearance thus far in 2023. I do not think very highly of either one of these fighters given the resume built by each since joining the UFC. The recent run from Turman does not give me confidence backing him, not only losing but making poor decisions while doing so. Gooden is just as volatile as Turman but certainly less capable of winning fights on the mat. If nothing else Turman has a great jiu jitsu base that gives him an edge over more mediocre athletes. I would never suggest someone bet on this fight but certainly I advise against backing Gooden if you were. Wellington Turman by Round Two Submission
- Nick: Turman is a decent grappler, but he hasn’t really exhibited much of a Fight IQ. His durability is questionable at best and we haven’t really seen his cardio hold up consistently at this level. He has some power on the feet, but he usually telegraphs his strikes and defensively he struggles at times as he leaves himself open to counter shots. That being said, there is no denying the fact he has shown considerable improvements since he began training under Glover Teixiera. At just 27-years old he should continue to show dramatic improvements in all facets of his game. He’s coming off a narrow decision loss to Randy Brown, a fight in which he seemed to have greatly improved in spite of the result. Gooden was cut from the roster back in 2021 after carrying a 1-3 record against relatively tough competition. He returned to the roster back in March, falling to Carlston Harris via decision in a fight he took on less than a weeks’ notice. He’s decent everywhere, but most comfortable standing and trading on his feet. He telegraphs most of his strikes and its rare we see him throw in combination, but he does have enough power to end a fight with a single shot. The line has gotten too wide here, but I do see Turman as the rightful favorite. Gooden’s power is dangerous, but Turman has shown consistent improvements and he has more paths to victory. Wellington Turman by Decision
Rodolfo Bellato -450 vs Ihor Potieria +340
- Anthony: Next is a fight at light heavyweight between Rodolfo Bellato and Ihor Potieria. This will be the UFC debut for Bellato who has been on my radar for quite some time. While it took two shots on Dana White’s Contender Series to secure his spot on the roster, Bellato is certainly a welcome addition to the 205 pound division. The former LFA champion has elite hand speed that has yielded him a finish in ten of his eleven wins. Look for Bellato to stay at boxing range with Potieria as he lands counters off of the southpaw’s entries. Bellato cracks very hard and I do not see Portieria responding well to any shots he takes clean. Normally we see Potieria eager to paw at his opponents and kickbox. This is a matchup that certainly could see Potieria badly hurt if he does not sharpen up defensively. He has proven to be a bit chinny and extremely hittable. Bellato will find a knockout here even if he does not commit to pressing the action. Rodolfo Bellato by Round Two KO
- Nick: Rodolfo Bellato will be making his UFC debut here, coming off an impressive win via KO over Murtaza Talha on Contender Series. Prior to that fight, Bellato had been awarded the LFA Interim Light Heavyweight Title in a win via decision over Acacio dos Santos. Bellato is 11-2 professionally, with six of those wins coming via KO and four coming via submission. He is entering his athletic prime at 27-years old and he fights out of a solid camp via Team Nogueira in Brazil. Potieria is primarily a brawler with dangerous offensive striking ability. He is 20-4 professionally, but he really hasn’t been tested extensively at this level. He is explosive in open space and striking out of breaks, but he seems far from refined in terms of his footwork and head movement. He’s coming off an ugly KO loss to a rising prospect in Carlos Ulberg, and prior to that he secured a career best win via KO over a legend in Shogun Rua. His kill or be-killed style makes him dangerous as an underdog, but his technical abilities are far from refined. Bellato is risky to back as a massive favorite in his UFC debut, but I do see him scoring an early finish. Potieria doesn’t seem to have the skills to stay safe long enough to take over. Rodolfo Bellato by Round One KO
Drakkar Klose -125 vs Joe Solecki +105
- Anthony: Next is a matchup at lightweight between Drakkar Klose and Joe Solecki. This is going to be a great test of Solecki’s elite grappling against the well-rounded skill set of Klose. I have been betting on Solecki quite often as of late but I will admit the competition has not been so stiff. Klose has certainly shared the cage with a better resume of opponents, only losing twice. Klose is a purple belt in jiu jitsu but an extremely effective grappler in MMA. He has defended 69 percent of opponent takedowns and has striking that is ten times better than that of Solecki. While periods of this fight may feature Solecki on Klose’ back, I do not expect him to accrue enough control time to earn a decision. Klose will be landing effective damage throughout this fight and for that reason I like him to win it. It seems this is very likely a fight that goes a full three rounds. Drakkar Klose by Decision
- Nick: Klose has a solid wrestling base, but he is known as a powerful and athletic striker that pushes a serious pace. He’s found success against a quality level of competition, with notable Wins over Bobby Green, Lando Vannata, and Mark Diakiese. Klose is well rounded with decent defensive grappling ability in scrambles. He’s shown quality technique no matter where his fights go, but he is overaggressive at times which can make him vulnerable against less-skilled opponents. Klose has an excellent calf kick and he does a good job grinding his opponents up against the cage. His boxing continues to show considerable improvements, and his power and durability have both shown to be strengths in his overall game. Solecki is an extremely well-rounded prospect who finds most of his success in grappling exchanges. He’s a long and strong wrestler whose striking continues to show improvement, but in most of his fights he looks to either grind his opponents up against the cage or win by controlling them on the mat. Solecki is 5-1 under the UFC banner and he has shown he has the skills both offensively and defensively to make some noise in a loaded 155 pound division. Klose has a 69% takedown defense in the UFC and Solecki averages more than 2.5 takedowns per fifteen minutes. The key to this match-up will be Solecki’s ability to ground Klose and keep him there, as Klose is the much better striker in this match-up. This is another tough fight to call as each fighter has clear advantages, but I expect Klose can keep things standing long enough to land the shots he needs to pull away. Drakkar Klose by Decision
Zach Reese -225 vs Cody Brundage +185
- Anthony: I do not expect a long fight here between middleweights Cody Brundage and Zach Reese. The undefeated Reese is 6-0 having yet to see the stool in between rounds. His resume has largely been built while can-crushing although a few wins do shine above the rest. Brundage is a step up in competition for Reese but I consider this a good stylistic draw in his debut. Brundage is also accustomed to short fights whether for better or for worse. He is quick to engage in grappling scrambles and Reese will threaten the neck of Brundage here if provided any opportunity. While Brundage has better wrestling fundamentals than Reese I also believe he would struggle keeping down an opponent who is 6’4”. It is tough to bet him straight at these odds but I do expect Reese to get his hand raised. I like his chances of finishing Brundage in this spot whether it be by choke or big shots on the feet. Zach Reese by Round One KO
- Nick: Zach Reese is 6-0 professionally, coming off a Contender Series win via armbar over Eli Aronov. All six of his wins have come via first round finish, four via KO and two via submission. As impressive as Reese has been, most of his wins have come against a questionable level of competition. Only two of his wins have come over opponents with winning records. Brundage has a powerful wrestling base and he does a good job pouring damage on his opponents if he can find himself in top position. He can be dangerous on the feet, but he telegraphs most of his strikes and recently it seems his cardio has become a major weakness. He’s coming off a win via DQ in which he was getting dominated by Jacob Malkoun. Prior to that, he was coming off three straight losses. This is a low level match-up between two fighters who probably don’t belong on the roster. The line is far too wide, but I’ll reluctantly back Reese here. He at least has some momentum coming into this one. Zach Reese by Round Two KO
Julia Avila -150 vs Miesha Tate +125
- Anthony: The featured prelim is a women’s bantamweight fight with Julia Avila set to face Miesha Tate. I am not really sure what to make of this booking as Avila returns to action after more than two years off. Miesha Tate is a prime example of that sort of hiatus resulting in a diminished product when returning to the cage. Tate has lost two consecutive appearances where she never quite looked like her old self. Without an ability to effectively wrestle I see Tate failing to execute once again here tonight. She has always been reliant on takedowns to win and that does not change facing Avila. In her previous two losses, Tate has landed just one of thirteen attempted takedowns. The much better kickboxing will come from the Avila side and I see her landing the more damaging shots. It may take Avila a round to knock off the rust but I expect her to take over here in rounds two and three. Julia Avila by Decision
- Nick: Julia Avila has been out of action since June of 2021. She had been nursing several injuries, and she also gave birth during her hiatus. At 35 years-old, it is very difficult to know what version of her we’ll see in this match-up. At her best, Avila has shown strong ability in the clinch. She pushes a serious pace, and she has true finishing ability, with five of her nine professional wins coming inside the distance. She’s not much of a wrestler, but she has dangerous BJJ offensively if she finds herself in top position. A former Bantamweight Champion, Tate has found most of her success utilizing her advanced wrestling and offensive grappling ability. She’s coming off back-to-back losses for the first time since 2016, but her most recent came down a weight class at 125 pounds. She’s decent on the feet, but she’s somewhat slow and plodding in her approach. She has decent power relative to the rest of the division, but it’s rare she lands it as she struggles to string together effective combinations. This is a match-up between two fighters on the back half of their respective careers. I don’t have much confidence here, but I’ll back Tate as the underdog. She’s found success against a higher level of competition and she should be able to lean on her grappling if she needs to here. Miesha Tate by Decision
Main Card- Starts 7:00pm EST
Punahele Soriano -350 vs Dustin Stoltzfus +260
- Anthony: The main card opens with this middleweight bout between Dustin Stoltzfus and Punahele Soriano. I have faded Stoltzfus in each of his UFC fights thus far and profited on the 1-4 losing streak. He has historically been very hittable and not quick to return fire after eating a big shot. Stoltzfus would love to get Soriano onto the ground here to avoid what is some explosive power. The southpaw Soriano has very good boxing and a high rate of accuracy. Sometimes Soriano can fall into the bad habit of head-hunting but Stoltzfus is not going to take those blows well. I expect to see some desperate attempts at the clinch from Stoltzfus here only to be stopped by Soriano. This is a good opportunity to buy low on Soriano bouncing back off a recent knockout loss. I certainly give Puna a pass for that last appearance, losing to the red hot Roman Kopylov. He should get back to his winning ways here against some lesser competition. Punahele Soriano by Round One KO
- Nick: Soriano’s greatest strength is his powerful left hand. Additionally, for someone lacking significant professional experience he looks fairly polished in exchanges. While Soriano is certainly most dangerous on the feet, he is an underrated grappler with a solid Judo base. He was an all-American wrestler in high school, but he certainly seems more inclined to stand and trade at the UFC level. Dustin Stoltzfus has been out of action since September of 2022, following a brutal KO loss to Abus Magomedov.Stoltzfus is primarily a grappler. He has a strong wrestling base and while his BJJ is still very much developing, he’s already shown an ability to find creative submissions with wins via both kneebar and twister. As impressive as this may seem, he’s only really been dominating on the ground against low-level competition. He’s hittable on the feet and tentative in exchanges. He has some power but it’s rare we see him in the pocket long enough to land it. These are two flawed fighters, but I do see Soriano as the rightful favorite. He has enough defensive wrestling ability to keep this fight standing where he should be able to score a timely finish. Punahele Soriano by Round One KO
Joaquim Silva -350 vs Clay Guida +260
- Anthony: Next is a matchup at lightweight with Clay Guida set to face Joaqium Silva. While both these men can be considered veterans the term certainly better describes Guida who makes his 36th UFC appearance today. The 41-year-old had not shown many a sign of slowing down until his most recent loss against Rafa Garcia this past April. Guida has become less effective when it comes to landing meaningful shots. The durability is also not nearly what it once was for The Carpenter. Silva is an intimidating draw for a guy like Clay but I do not think this is a serious mismatch at all. While Silva is the harder hitter and better overall tactical striker, I could see him being overwhelmed by Guida as has been the case for many opponents before. Guida would be wise to attempt some takedowns here to wear on Silva and take some pop off of his strikes. I did not want to take Guida a week ago at +185 but now at +260 odds I feel that I do not have a choice. It seems unlikely that he gets submitted. Clay Guida by Decision
- Nick: Silva is a BJJ black belt, but he doesn’t really have the wrestling or takedown entries required to get the fight to the mat against stronger opponents. He’s a flashy striker, but he usually only carries his power in the earlier rounds. He is 12-4 professionally, coming off a KO loss to card headliner Arman Tsarukyan. In spite of that loss, Silva gave a good showing of himself in that match-up. He dropped Tsarukyan at one point as a +700 underdog, and did a better job counter grappling than most expected he would. Guida is a legend of the game but he’s far past his prime. He is known for his fast-paced aggressive and high-pressure style, but he’s certainly lost a lot of the explosiveness he had back when he was a legitimate contender. Guida does have the wrestling ability to keep this fight close early, but I expect Silva can either find a submission on the mat or keep things standing enough to score a timely KO. The line feels too wide, but the younger and more potent finisher Silva does seem to be the rightful favorite. Joaquim Silva by Round Two Submission
Sean Brady -120 vs Kelvin Gastelum +100
- Anthony: The next fight comes at welterweight between Sean Brady and Kelvin Gastelum. We should be in for a competitive matchup here with a primary grappler in Brady testing himself against the former title challenger. It has been more than a year since Brady lost for the first time as a pro, succumbing to a knockout against Belal Muhammad. While I thought very highly of Brady prior to that bout, it is clear now he is not a top contender. Failure to secure any of his five attempted takedowns left Brady looking like a deer in headlights when forced to throw his hands. That certainly seems like a recipe for disaster as he now faces an even more talented boxer. Gastelum has improved takedown defense and some of the best southpaw striking in the UFC. His comfort on the feet will be a deciding factor in this one as Brady plods forward awkwardly in desperate need of a takedown. Gastelum is not a sophisticated grappler but I do think he can keep out of Brady’s grasp. His management is quite clearly looking out for him, booking a fight with Brady after canceling on Shavkat Rakhmonov in September. Kelvin Gastelum by Decision
- Nick: In many ways, this is a classic striker vs. grappler match-up. Sean Brady is one of the more exciting prospects we have at welterweight, but he’s coming off his first career loss via KO to Belal Muhammad. He is a decent offensive striker and an extremely strong and powerful grappler. He has great submission ability as a black belt in jiu jitsu and he’s strong enough to take his opponents’ necks from unconventional positions. In the Muhammad fight his striking defense was somewhat exposed. His durability is a bit of a question mark moving forward and he’s been out of action since that loss back in October of 2022. Gastelum hasn’t been all that impressive recently, but there is no denying he has shown flashes of greatness in the past. His war with Israel Adesanya is considered by many as one of the best title fights in the history of the sport. Gastelum has surprising hand speed, and impressive cardio and durability. Additionally, his boxing is undeniably at a tremendously high level. He’s coming off a win over Chris Curtis at 185 pounds, but he’s moving down to 170 here in hopes of finding a quicker and clearer path to another title shot. Kelvin has just a 62 percent takedown defense in the UFC, but that number should improve now that he’s fighting in the proper weight class. This is another tough fight to call, but I am siding with Gastelum to pull off the upset. Brady is a dangerous grappler, but I expect Gastelum to keep this standing long enough to pour damage on Brady as he pulls away on the scorecards. Kelvin Gastelum by Decision
Rob Font -130 vs Deiveson Figueiredo +110
- Anthony: The featured bout comes at bantamweight with Rob Font set to face Deiveson Figueiredo. I have long been anticipating the debut of Figueiredo here at 135 pounds. The former champion is one of the sport’s all-time greats, powering through quite a run of contenders at flyweight. Figueiredo has always been known for his strength and power in the lower weight divisions. He is a very smart fighter with quick reaction time and very deceptive movements. Oftentimes I feel opponents allow Figueiredo to dictate each fight. The champion Brandon Moreno did a very good job outworking Figueiredo and getting him off-rhythm over the course of their many fights. Rob Font has a great jab and quick hands that can give similar problems to the oncoming Figueiredo. Font will need to worry about the power coming back in his direction but overall I see his volume weighing heavier than the single shots thrown by Figueiredo. The main reason I find Figgy live as the underdog is his advantage grappling and attempting submissions. Font was controlled on the mat for twenty minutes in his last fight and a black belt like Figueiredo would certainly capitalize if able to execute some takedowns here. This will be a fun one for sure and although I am not very confident I’ll take my chances with Figueiredo. Deiveson Figueiredo by Round Two Submission
- Nick: Font is a very skilled boxer with a solid overall game. He’s had a lot of success in the UFC, outclassing opponents on the feet utilizing nearly flawless footwork and a refined traditional boxing style. He’s coming off an ugly loss via decision to Cory Sandhagen, a fight in which he was outgrappled for the majority of five rounds. When he’s at his best, Figueiredo is so aggressive that his opponents struggle to get into a rhythm against him. He pushes a ridiculous pace and does a good job circling away from danger in striking exchanges. He’s a competent grappler with dangerous BJJ, but he’s certainly most content to stand and trade on the feet. Figueiredo is moving up a weight class here as a former champion at 125 lbs. This should improve his chin and cardio, but he’ll no longer have the physical advantages he did fighting at flyweight. Figueiredo will be live for an upset if he chooses to lean on his grappling, but that seems fairly unlikely. I expect Font to work behind his jab on his way to a narrow but clear decision win. Rob Font by Decision
Jalin Turner -200 vs Bobby Green +160
- Anthony: The co-main event is a fun lightweight showdown between Jalin Turner and Bobby Green. I was very excited to see Bobby Green face Dan Hooker as originally booked, but this short notice matchup certainly still gets the juices flowing. It seems that Turner is a bit ill-prepared in this spot after what was a very tough weight cut. I think it was very hard for him to pass on the opportunity to fight Green who he comfortably outsizes. Green certainly fights in a style that Turner would like to oblige, striking often and only mixing in takedowns on occasion. Green would have a much better chance at winning here today if he did put on his wrestling shoes, I just do not see that happening. While Green is difficult to hit and perhaps someone that can frustrate Turner, the difference in power is rather significant. Turner also has a much wider arsenal of attacks to draw upon when compared to Green. Watch for the kicks and knees of Turner to make a difference in terms of this fight’s flow. It is a tough ask for Green to style on Turner untouched for a full fifteen minutes. I find the most likely outcome to be a Turner win thanks to a knockdown or a few strikes that sway these judges. Jalin Turner by Decision
- Nick: Jalin Turner is a well rounded fighter who’s greatest strength is his surprisingly long reach and length for the division. He does an excellent job using his long frame to keep opponents at a distance. He has enough power in his shots to end a fight early with a single strike, but it’s mostly the volume with his jab that makes him so effective. All thirteen of Turner’s professional victories have come by way of finish. At 28-years old, it seems Turner is hitting his prime. He seems to have filled out his wiry frame, his punches are landing cleaner and he’s made dramatic improvements in his BJJ and wrestling. Green is a well-rounded fighter, but his shoulder-roll boxing style is what stands out when you watch him on film. He usually wins fights outstriking his opponents at boxing range. He throws a lot of volume with decent power on his shots, and he does a good job stringing together effective combinations. Green is certainly a quality boxer offensively, but he tends to keep his hands down more often than he should. He likes to talk to and taunt his opponents as he fights, which occasionally leaves him on the wrong end of dangerous exchanges. Turner is going to have physical advantages here and he’s the more dangerous BJJ player if this fight hits the mat. That being said, I am somewhat concerned about the short notice nature of this match-up. Turner seemingly had a tough weight cut and there’s no denying Green had the better training camp. This is a low confidence play at the price, but I’m still going to side with Turner here. His length and durability should give him the edge here. Jalin Turner by Decision
Arman Tsarukyan -300 vs Beneil Dariush +240
- Anthony: The main event is a great fight between lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Beneil Dariush. I think the odds have gotten out of hand here for what should be a very competitive bout. Tsarukyan gets a lot of respect from bettors given the resume he has amassed at just 27 years old. He makes his tenth UFC appearance today with only two losses both by way of decision. Dariush has beaten plenty of lightweight greats but this matchup poses a much different stylistic challenge. Dariush will normally have a grappling edge in his fights while today that is not necessarily the case. Tsarukyan scores takedowns as he needs them and does extremely well holding positions of control. Given the five round atmosphere of this bout I think Tsarukyan is the preferred side if these two are grappling. Dariush is phenomenal at reversing positions but he often takes his time before attempting any escapes. Allowing Tsarukyan to establish himself on top at all would be very bad news for Dariush. Tsarukyan has proven himself elite already in epic scrambles against Mateusz Gamrot and Islam Makhachev. He is not as good a technical striker as Dariush but I feel he can hold his own defensively. I do not blame anyone who is betting Dariush at what feels like a crooked number but ultimately I think he needs a finish to earn the win here today. Arman Tsarukyan by Decision
- Nick: Prior to his recent loss to Charles Oliviera, Beneil Dariush was on an eight fight win streak and considered by many to be a dark horse title contender in this division. He has an outstanding ground game, but his striking has been what has UFC fans excited lately. He’s a highly technical kick boxer who effectively mixes in creative and timely spinning attacks. Dariush is hyper-aggressive so he sometimes leaves himself open to damage, which is what cost him in his recent loss to Oliviera. His cardio does seem to fade on occasion, but coming into this fight he says he feels better than ever as he recently hired a personal nutritionist. Arman Tsarukyan is one of the more underrated fighters in the UFC. He’s an effective wrestler as well as a creative striker with an extremely high Fight IQ and durability. Tsarukyan has one of the better single-leg entries in the division. His scrambling and defensive grappling are outstanding, as they were fully on display in his UFC debut against current champion, Islam Makhachev. Tsarukyan does a good job kicking at range, and he’s coming off a solid KO win over Joaquim Silva in which he overcame a considerable amount of adversity before he took over late. He is durable, but he’s sometimes hittable in exchanges. He is 20-3, and he hasn’t been finished since his second career fight back in 2015. That being said, Dariush does have the power to potentially pull off an upset via KO. Additionally, Dariush does have a quality enough BJJ game to keep this close if the fight hits the mat. This is a low confidence play and I’m not going to be surprised if Tsarukyan wins convincingly, but I feel like Dariush has more left in the tank than books are giving him credit for. Beneil Dariush by Decision
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