Mauricio Ruffy faces Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 co-main event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Mauricio Ruffy is scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan in the co-main event at UFC 331 on September 16. Ruffy, known for his powerful striking, is seen as an underdog against Tsarukyan, who withdrew from a previous title fight. Michael Chandler, who suffered a TKO loss to Ruffy, believes Ruffy is more capable than many realize. The matchup takes place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with both fighters looking to make a statement. With Tsarukyan's recent activity in grappling matches and Ruffy's momentum from previous wins, the bout promises to be competitive.
- •Ruffy holds a 14-2 record while Tsarukyan is 23-3.
- •The fight is part of UFC 331 at Crypto.com Arena.
- •Michael Chandler expressed confidence in Ruffy's striking ability.
- •Tsarukyan has remained active with grappling matches leading up to the fight.
- •Ruffy aims for a third consecutive win after defeating Chandler and Rafael Fiziev.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Chandler: Ruffy 'better than a lot of people think,' beats Tsarukyan
"Michael Chandler smells an upset in the UFC 331 co-main event.
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