Mauricio Ruffy challenges Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331
Mauricio Ruffy earned a rapid step up after a first-round TKO of Michael Chandler at UFC Freedom 250 in June and agreed to a three-month turnaround to fight Arman Tsarukyan in the co-main event of UFC 331 on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles. Ruffy publicly predicted a knockout and said an impressive win should put him straight into title contention, subject to champion Justin Gaethje's immediate status. Former champion Daniel Cormier cautioned that Ruffy lacks Oliveira-level name value but praised Tsarukyan for accepting a risky, career-defining matchup.
Ruffy fights Tsarukyan on Sept. 19 after a June TKO win.
Context
Ruffy beat Michael Chandler by first-round TKO in June. He accepted a quick three-month turnaround to fight Tsarukyan on Sept. 19. If Ruffy wins impressively, he wants a title shot next.
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