Mauricio Ruffy prepares for UFC 331 with new coaching approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mauricio Ruffy faces Arman Tsarukyan in the co-main event at UFC 331 on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Ruffy, with a record of 14-2 MMA and 5-1 UFC, has trained under Joe Lopez since parting ways with his previous team. Following a stoppage loss to Benoit Saint Denis in September 2025, Ruffy has secured two consecutive knockouts. Lopez praises Ruffy's significant development in defensive wrestling and fight IQ, indicating that he is better positioned to face Tsarukyan.
- •Mauricio Ruffy is 14-2 in MMA and 5-1 in UFC competition.
- •Ruffy faces Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 on September 19.
- •Joe Lopez cites Ruffy's improvements since his last fight.
- •Ruffy scored two knockouts after his loss to Benoit Saint Denis.
- •Training with Frank Hickman and Alexander Volkanovski has enhanced Ruffy's skills.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Coach: Mauricio Ruffy's improvements from first UFC loss are 'chalk and cheese'
"Joe Lopez is confident in Mauricio Ruffy's skillset ahead of UFC 331.
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