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Dana White intervenes in near-scuffle at Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy faceoff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:41 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Dana White intervenes in near-scuffle at Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy faceoff

Summary

During the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 331 on September 19, 2026, Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy had a tense moment that nearly escalated into a physical confrontation. After Tsarukyan stepped off the scale, he attempted to move past Ruffy, who did not react kindly, resulting in a near-scuffle that UFC CEO Dana White quickly broke up. This co-main event, taking place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, features two ranked lightweight contenders. The weigh-ins showcased several other matchups, highlighting the event's excitement leading into fight night.

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By the Numbers

•Ceremonial weigh-ins occurred on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena.
•Tsarukyan and Ruffy are set to clash in the co-main event.
•Tension arose when Tsarukyan tried to maneuver around Ruffy.
•Dana White intervened to prevent a pre-fight altercation.
•UFC 331 includes other notable matchups and participant appearances.

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12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Video! White Breaks Up Near-Scuffle During Arman Vs. Ruffy UFC 331 Faceoff

What they're saying

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Things nearly turned physical during Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy’s final faceoff on Friday evening ahead of their co-main event clash tomorrow night (Sat., Sept. 19, 2026) at UFC 331 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tonight’s UFC 331 ceremonial weigh ins (see HERE) offered a ton of exciting matchups […]
— Yahoo Sports

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