UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan (also known as UFC on ESPN 52) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on December 2, 2023, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, United States.
This also marked the promotion's fifth visit to Austin and first since UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett in June 2022.
[4] However, the week before the event, Hooker withdrew due to a broken arm and was replaced by Jalin Turner in a three round bout.
[9][10] A light heavyweight bout between Azamat Murzakanov and Khalil Rountree Jr. was expected to take place at the event.
[12] A featherweight bout between Steve Garcia and Melquizael Costa was expected to take place at the event.