Mauricio Ruffy aims for title shot with win over Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:58 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Mauricio Ruffy is set to face Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 on September 19 in Los Angeles. Ruffy believes a victory will secure him a shot at the lightweight title. He aims for a knockout and is training in Australia under Alexander Volkanovski. Ruffy has finished five of his six UFC wins and is coming off notable finishes over Rafael Fiziev and Michael Chandler. Tsarukyan enters the bout on a five-fight winning streak after finishing Dan Hooker in his last outing.
- •UFC 331 is scheduled for September 19 at Crypto.com Arena.
- •Ruffy is currently 14-2 and training with Alexander Volkanovski.
- •Tsarukyan has a record of 10-2 in the UFC.
- •Ruffy aims for a knockout in the co-headliner against Tsarukyan.
- •Tsarukyan recently finished Dan Hooker, continuing his winning streak.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Mauricio Ruffy says Arman Tsarukyan win leads straight to title shot
"Mauricio Ruffy wants to make a statement against Arman Tsarukyan.
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