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Alexander Volkanovski wishes he had more time with Mauricio Ruffy before UFC 331. Volkanovski’s coach was confident in Ruffy’s grappling after seeing this side of his game improve since he started to train with their team.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 2

Pimblett On Tsarukyan's Title Shot After Ruffy Win

Paddy Pimblett said he will accept a fight against any lightweight the UFC puts in front of him, even as he questioned Arman Tsarukyan's credentials for a title shot.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 25

Ferguson Taught Tsarukyan Elbow That Flatlined Ruffy

Tony Ferguson says he taught Arman Tsarukyan the finishing elbow that stopped Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 last weekend in Los Angeles. Tsarukyan was having a tough first round against the Brazilian contender when he landed a corner elbow that sent Ruffy crashing to the canvas.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / September 25

Mauricio Ruffy Says Arman Tsarukyan Was Hurt and Ready to Go at UFC 331

UFC lightweight contender Mauricio Ruffy is nearly a week removed from his elbow knockout loss to re-emerging star Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331. Ruffy, who had previously defeated Michael Chandler in June, was attempting to spoil Tsarukyan's title hopes in a five-round non-title opportunity but fell short.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 25

Ruffy On Tsarukyan KO: Carelessness Cost Me

Mauricio Ruffy has taken responsibility for the late stoppage that ended his UFC 331 co-main event against Arman Tsarukyan, pinning the loss on a defensive lapse in the final seconds of the opening frame.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 24

'He Was Hurt': Mauricio Ruffy Reveals He Was Moments Away From Beating Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331

In the race for a shot at Justin Gaethje’s lightweight title, Mauricio Ruffy fell short. Fighting in the co-main event of UFC 331, Arman Tsarukyan stopped him in the opening round of what many viewed as an unofficial title eliminator.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 23

Mauricio Ruffy breaks his silence on knockout loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331

Mauricio Ruffy has spoken out for the first time since his brutal knockout loss at UFC 331. The Brazilian lightweight was put to sleep by an elbow from Arman Tsarukyan in the first round of their fight on Saturday night.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 23

Ruffy Stopped Tsarukyan's Takedowns Before Elbow Finish

Mauricio Ruffy neutralized Arman Tsarukyan's wrestling through most of the first round at UFC Los Angeles before a clinch elbow put him away at 4:56. Tsarukyan stopped the Brazilian lightweight on Sept.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 22

Silva Sobs Over Ruffy's UFC 331 Knockout Loss

Jean Silva cried openly after watching Mauricio Ruffy knocked out at UFC 331 over the weekend. Silva, who has trained alongside Ruffy despite a recent falling-out, posted video of himself in tears following the finish.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 21

Tsarukyan On Drilling Elbows That KO'd Ruffy

Arman Tsarukyan drilled the exact elbow combination that knocked out Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331. Footage released after the fight shows the lightweight contender rehearsing the same sneaky clinch strike in training camp, according to MMA Mania.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 21

Tsarukyan Knocks Out Ruffy

Arman Tsarukyan delivered a highlight-reel finish at Crypto.com Arena, knocking out Mauricio Ruffy with a pair of elbows late in the first round. With Ruffy holding recent knockout wins over Rafael Fiziev and Michael Chandler, many expected Tsarukyan to lean on his wrestling, but he found the finish standing instead.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 21

Volkanovski's Reaction To Ruffy KO Goes Viral

Alexander Volkanovski was visibly stunned cornering Mauricio Ruffy when Arman Tsarukyan stopped the lightweight with consecutive elbows in the first round at UFC 331.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 20

Silva Backs Ruffy Despite Rift After UFC 331 KO

Jean Silva urged fans to support Mauricio Ruffy after his knockout loss at UFC 331, despite the former teammates no longer being close. Ruffy dropped to 14-3 when Arman Tsarukyan knocked him out with a late first-round elbow during their lightweight bout in Los Angeles on Sept.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 20

Jean Silva posts distraught live reaction to Mauricio Ruffy KO despite falling out with UFC 331 star

Jean Silva still cares about his former friend and teammate. After his Noche UFC main event triumph, the Fighting Nerds standout was watching as one of the gym’s ex-stars returned to action in the UFC 331 co-headliner.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 20

Arman Tsarukyan Knocks Out Mauricio Ruffy in First Round at UFC 331

Arman Tsarukyan knocked out Mauricio Ruffy with a walk-off elbow at 4:57 of the first round at UFC 331 in Los Angeles Caio Borralho predicted Tsarukyan

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 20

Watch Alexander Volkanovski’s heartbroken corner reaction to Arman Tsarukyan KO’ing Mauricio Ruffy

The UFC featherweight champion was distraught after how Saturday’s co-main event unfolded. Mauricio Ruffy failed in his attempt to become the latest fighter to secure a major upset in 2026 at UFC 331.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 20

Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy UFC 331 result: N3on corners as top lightweight earns title fight with vicious first round KO

Arman Tsarukyan’s return to the octagon ended in a vicious elbow knockout within a round tonight against Mauricio Ruffy in Los Angeles. It took the top lightweight contender ten months to land another fight after making short work of Dan Hooker in the UFC Qatar main event back in November.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 18

Fighting Nerds Coach Compares Ruffy To Ronaldinho

Flavio Alvaro believes Mauricio Ruffy possesses a rare talent in mixed martial arts, comparing the UFC lightweight to Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho ahead of Saturday's co-main event at UFC 331.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy: UFC 331 AI Prediction, Results and Highlights

Results and highlights are forthcoming. This article will be updated after the official result, while the original pre-fight prediction below will remain unchanged.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17

Mauricio Ruffy leaks Alexander Volkanovski’s brutal training: ‘Don’t know if I’m supposed to say this’

Mauricio Ruffy has been training with one of the greatest of all time ahead of UFC 331. After two wins so far in 2026, Ruffy will look to secure his first shot at the UFC lightweight title by spoiling Arman Tsarukyan’s return in Los Angeles this Saturday.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / September 16

UFC 331: What’s at Stake in Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy?

Lightweight contenders collide in a high-stakes co-main event, with championship ambitions and major career opportunities on the line. The UFC lightweight division could be in for another major shakeup this weekend as Arman Tsarukyan faces Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event of UFC 331.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 20

Mauricio Ruffy not worried about what Arman Tsarukyan brings to the table

No. 7 ranked lightweight contender Mauricio Ruffy has an enormous opportunity and challenge in front of him. The Brazilian faces No. 2 ranked Arman Tsarukyan in the UFC 331 co-main event on Sept.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Arman Tsarukyan Faces Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 After Long Layoff

The UFC has officially booked a pivotal five-round lightweight co-main event for UFC 331, as Arman Tsarukyan is set to face Mauricio Ruffy on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 15

Mauricio Ruffy Destroys Michael Chandler at UFC Freedom 250, Then Proposes to His Girlfriend

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mauricio Ruffy came to make a statement at UFC Freedom 250. The surging lightweight contender didn’t just make one he made two. First, Ruffy dismantled former Bellator champion Michael Chandler in brutal fashion on the South Lawn of the White House.

MMA News / Yardbarker / June 15

Why 'surreal' was the perfect word to describe UFC Freedom 250

One word described UFC Freedom 250 at the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday night: surreal. "I have seen some surreal things in my life," UFC analyst Joe Rogan said before the fighting began (h/t Bleacher Report's live blog).

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MMA News / Action Network / June 13

Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler Prediction, Picks, Odds for UFC Freedom 250 (Sunday, June 14)

Check out the Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler prediction for UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, June 14 along with my betting preview and breakdown. UFC Freedom 250 features a lightweight showdown between Mauricio Ruffy and Michael Chandler.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / May 25

Who Is Mauricio Ruffy? Meet the Ex-Bodyguard Turned UFC Knockout Artist Inspired by One Piece

There are plenty of rising stars in the UFC lightweight division, but few have built hype as quickly as Mauricio Ruffy. Between his flashy striking, anime-inspired personality, and highlight-reel knockouts, the Brazilian has become one of the most talked-about names at 155 pounds.

MMA News / HITC / March 17

Mauricio Ruffy targets blockbuster next step if he beats Michael Chandler at White House

Mauricio Ruffy is targeting the biggest opportunity of his career, and he believes one performance could change everything. The Brazilian lightweight is set to face Michael Chandler at the White House card, a landmark event that has attracted huge interest across the roster.

MMA News / HITC / September 9, 2025

Mauricio Ruffy breaks silence and addresses backlash after UFC Paris defeat

Over the weekend, one of the UFC’s most promising prospects took his first loss inside the Octagon. Every French fighter on the card picked up a win at UFC Paris.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / September 8, 2025

After falling short at UFC Paris, what’s next for Mauricio Ruffy?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Paris, we saw a big matchup in the lightweight division. The Fighting Nerd’s Mauricio Ruffy (12-2) was looking to continue his march up the lightweight division as he took on Benoit Saint-Denis (15-3).