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Mauricio Ruffy prepares for UFC co-main event against Arman Tsarukyan

Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Mauricio Ruffy prepares for UFC co-main event against Arman Tsarukyan

Summary

Mauricio Ruffy is set to compete against No. 2-ranked lightweight Arman Tsarukyan in the co-main event at an upcoming UFC event on Saturday. Flavio Alvaro, Ruffy's coach, recently referred to him as the 'Ronaldinho' of MMA, highlighting his dynamic fighting style. This matchup follows Ruffy's recent tenure with the Fighting Nerds, where he gained notoriety. Alvaro recently attended a UFC event in Arizona to watch another of his fighters, Jean Silva, secure his seventh victory in the promotion.

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Key Details

•Mauricio Ruffy faces Arman Tsarukyan on Saturday in a UFC co-main event.
•Flavio Alvaro calls Ruffy the 'Ronaldinho' of MMA.
•Ruffy’s last performance was with the Fighting Nerds.
•Alvaro observed Jean Silva's seventh UFC victory in Arizona.

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7:05 PMSherdog — Fighting Nerds coach calls Mauricio Ruffy the ‘Ronaldinho’ of MMA

What they're saying

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Fresh off a trip to Arizona, where he watched his fighter Jean Silva earn his seventh Ultimate Fighting Championship victory, Flavio Alvaro spoke with Sherdog on Tuesday about Saturday’s UFC co-main event between former Fighting Nerds standout Mauricio Ruffy and No. 2-ranked lightweight Arman Tsarukyan.
— Sherdogby malonso@sherdog.com (Marcelo Alonso)

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