UFC 248 Results - Huge return after 16 months, all-time great title fight ends in split decision

#3. Beneil Dariush vs Drakkar Klose

A well-earned bonus?

Round 1: Beneil Dariush grazed Drakkar Klose while the latter went for haymakers right away. Dariush went for the takedown and landed it with ease. Klose was quick to get up but was warned by the referee for grabbing the fence. Dariush had his back and his legs locked standing up. He got the right arm under but wasn't able to lock it in. He released the hold on the neck and tried to punch him. He hung on with his legs with 90 seconds to go. Dariush had his arms wrapped around the chin while Klose's deep breaths were audible. He managed to free himself and brilliantly survive the first round, which he lost.

Round 2: The second round started with Dariush nearly landing a shot to the groin. A right hand from Klose made Dariush move back and the former landed a clean shot. Dariush was wobbled and Klose went for the finish but an incredible shot from Dariush landed straight on Klose. Dariush pressed and moved forward before a swinging left hand knocked Klose out clean.

DARIUSH WITH THE WILD KO! MY GOD!#UFC248pic.twitter.com/w7UQ9pIasJ

— The Champion Picks (@ChampionPicks) March 8, 2020

An incredible knockout stoppage left everyone in the arena flabbergasted. An incredible win for Beneil Dariush

😱😱😱@JoeRogan @DC_MMA #UFC248 pic.twitter.com/u4b5Xjp2RR

— UFC (@ufc) March 8, 2020

Result: Beneil Dariush defeated Drakkar Klose via Knockout (Round 2)

Post-fight, Dariush dedicated the win to his friend who passed away and called out Robert Whittaker, telling him that if he becomes a father, he'd like to be as good as the Australian former Champion.