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Arman Tsarukyan faces Mauricio Ruffy in co-main event of UFC fight card

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan faces Mauricio Ruffy in co-main event of UFC fight card

Summary

Arman Tsarukyan will fight Mauricio Ruffy in a five-round co-main event, as announced on August 7, 2026. Originally set to face Charles Oliveira at UFC 331 on September 19, Tsarukyan's opponent changed due to Oliveira's decision not to compete following the death of a teammate. Daniel Cormier noted that Tsarukyan's willingness to fight Ruffy demonstrates his commitment to securing a title shot in the lightweight division. The upcoming bout represents a significant opportunity for Tsarukyan as he aims to continue his ascent in the rankings.

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Status Watch

•Arman Tsarukyan withdrew from UFC 311 due to injury.
•Tsarukyan defeated Dan Hooker last November.
•Mauricio Ruffy is a rising contender with a strong record.
•The fight is part of the card at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
•Citing a previous conflicting fight, Tsarukyan now seeks to stay active.

Latest Updates

8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier: Arman Tsarukyan Can’t Be Denied UFC Title Shot
9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier: Arman Tsarukyan taking Mauricio Ruffy fight makes him undeniable

What they're saying

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UFC commentator Daniel Cormier says that Arman Tsarukyan can’t be denied a lightweight title shot with a win over Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331.The UFC officially announced this week that Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy will be the five-round co-main event for the upcoming UFC 331 event, which takes place on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in […] The post Daniel Cormier: Arman Tsarukyan Can’t Be Denied UFC Title Shot appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports