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Arman Tsarukyan knocked out Mauricio Ruffy with a first-round elbow at UFC 331, ending Ruffy’s UFC KO-free streak and prompting a distraught reaction from Alexander Volkanovski in Ruffy’s corner. Tsarukyan’s win fuels his lightweight title-contender push, while Volkanovski prepares to defend the featherweight title next against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.
Arman Tsarukyan knocked out Mauricio Ruffy in the first round at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, delivering a highlight-reel finish in the lightweight co-main event and fueling title-shot chatter.
Arman Tsarukyan returned at UFC 331 in Los Angeles and finished Mauricio Ruffy in the first round with a standing elbow KO after an initially competitive exchange, strengthening his case for a lightweight title shot following his win over Dan Hooker last year.
Michael Chandler predicts Mauricio Ruffy will upset Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, arguing Tsarukyan’s 10-month layoff could give Ruffy the edge while Ruffy brings momentum from recent wins and a stint with Volkanovski’s gym. Tsarukyan is the betting favorite, but Chandler believes Ruffy’s power and Tsarukyan’s ring rust could decide the bout.
Arman Tsarukyan, still the No. 1 lightweight, says UFC 331 against Mauricio Ruffy is a win-or-go-home moment for a future title shot after a back injury derailed his initial bid with Islam Makhachev; he plans a smart, grappling-focused approach to secure the belt opportunity and avoid losing his path to a title.
Mauricio Ruffy eyes a fast route to the lightweight title by facing Arman Tsarukyan in the UFC 331 co‑main event, boasting a 13‑of‑14 KO record and hoping to rebound from his sole UFC loss to Benoit Saint Denis. Tsarukyan’s grappling-heavy game makes the matchup tricky, but Ruffy says his plan is to knock out his opponent and believes a win could position him for a title fight next year as Gaethje’s championship status looms.
Arman Tsarukyan has been officially out of Dana White’s doghouse and is set to return as the UFC 331 co‑main event opponent of Mauricio Ruffy in Los Angeles. White confirmed at the pre‑fight press conference that Tsarukyan’s status has improved after a long stretch marked by injuries, weight‑cut drama and tense relations with UFC, with a win potentially moving him back into title contention by 2027 (though a Topuria/Pimblett double‑header on the same night isn’t planned).
Mauricio Ruffy knocked out Rafael Fiziev at UFC 325 to earn a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus, dedicating the win to his late brother. He used the moment to call out Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett, while the piece notes McGregor's comeback hopes, Pimblett's recent results, and Pimblett's mental-health message after the fight.
Volkanovski revealed Mauricio Ruffy battled influenza at the start of fight week and still fought through fevers and limited movement to KO Rafael Fiziev in the second round at UFC 325, keeping his lightweight ranking intact and potentially setting up a top-8 matchup next (with Gamrot among the suggested options).
Alexander Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title with a unanimous decision over Diego Lopes in Sydney, while Benoît Saint-Denis stopped Dan Hooker in the second round, Mauricio Ruffy knocked out Rafael Fiziev in the second, Tallison Teixeira outpointed Tai Tuivasa, and Quillan Salkilld submitted Jamie Mullarkey on a card that showcased strong local talent and notable momentum shifts.
MMA Fighting's 2025 Knockout of the Year is Mauricio Ruffy's stunning spinning kick KO of King Green at UFC 313, celebrated for its aesthetic brilliance and impact, amidst a year filled with memorable finishes.
Din Thomas criticized Mauricio Ruffy after his loss at UFC Paris, questioning his desire to fight and suggesting he did not look like he wanted to be in the octagon, marking a setback in Ruffy's UFC career and raising doubts about his potential.