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Arman Tsarukyan faces Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 next month

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:36 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan faces Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 next month
Summary

Arman Tsarukyan will compete against Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event at UFC 331, scheduled for September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The match comes after Tsarukyan's anticipated rematch with Charles Oliveira did not materialize, potentially due to Oliveira's recent personal loss. Ruffy, currently ranked No. 9 in the lightweight division, is riding momentum from two consecutive knockout victories. Tsarukyan, ranked No. 3, returns to the ring after a notable submission win over Dan Hooker, aiming to secure his position in the division following a previous withdrawal from a title fight.

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  • •UFC 331 is set for September 19 in Los Angeles.
  • •Tsarukyan has not fought since defeating Dan Hooker in November.
  • •Ruffy won back-to-back knockouts in his last two fights.
  • •Charles Oliveira will not participate at UFC 331 due to personal reasons.
Latest Updates
  • 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 311: Implications for the rest of 155
  • 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — Mauricio Ruffy: UFC 331 win over Arman Tsarukyan takes me ‘straight to the title’
  • 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Arman Tsarukyan meets Maurício Ruffy in UFC 331 co-main event
  • 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy five-round bout among UFC 331 additions
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The full main card for UFC 331 on September 19th, 2026 has finally been revealed and features the return of top ranked Arman Tsarukyan … against Mauricio Ruffy? For weeks multiple reports had Tsarukyan facing Charles Oliveira in a rematch of their hotly contested UFC 300 fight. Instead, “Akhalkalakets” will face the flashy Brazilian striker […]

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For weeks rumors have swirled that a rematch between former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira and No. 2 ranked contender Arman Tsarukyan was all but signed, sealed and delivered. The fight promotion had other plans. Tsarukyan (23-3) will instead face No. 7 ranked Mauricio Ruffy (14-2) in the ...

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One of the biggest non-title fights of the year has been booked for UFC 311. Elite lightweights Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy will clash in the co-main event of September’s numbered event. This fight guarantees a title shot for the…

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