Khamzat Chimaev assesses Arman Tsarukyan-Mauricio Ruffy fight outlook
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Khamzat Chimaev expressed his belief that Arman Tsarukyan is significantly better than Mauricio Ruffy ahead of their bout on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Chimaev acknowledged Ruffy's striking skills but highlighted the disparity in grappling and wrestling levels between the two fighters. Tsarukyan, currently on a five-fight win streak, aims to assert his position after pulling out of a title fight in January 2025. Ruffy seeks to build on recent finishes against notable opponents like Rafael Fiziev and Michael Chandler despite facing a setback last year.
- •Chimaev claims Tsarukyan's grappling is superior to Ruffy's.
- •Tsarukyan has a five-fight win streak heading into UFC 331.
- •Ruffy is coming off finishes against top fighters.
- •The fight takes place on September 19 in Los Angeles.
- •Chimaev and Tsarukyan have trained together and shared corner duties.
- 3:05 AMSherdog — Khamzat Chimaev sees massive gap in Arman Tsarukyan-Mauricio Ruffy fight
"Khamzat Chimaev believes Arman Tsarukyan is levels above Mauricio Ruffy.
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