Tsarukyan at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/armantsarukyan
Arman Tsarukyan will face Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event of UFC 331 , next Saturday (19), in Los Angeles (USA). The confrontation pits two of the main names in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) against each other and could have a big impact on the race for the belt. With his sights set on a first title shot, the Armenian knows he can't waste the opportunity.
In a video published on his YouTube channel last Saturday (13), Tsarukyan revealed that he sees the duel as one of the most important moments of his career. The American Top Team athlete stated the consequence that a possible defeat to Ruffy could have and that is why he is even more motivated for the commitment.
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"If I lose this fight (against Luffy), I'll never see a title fight again, so I'm super motivated for this fight, super hungry," said Arman Tsarukyan.
Tsarukyan's history in MMA
Tsarukyan promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
At 29 years old, Arman Tsarukyan is considered one of the top names in the UFC lightweight division. A professional since 2015, the Armenian has a record of 23 wins and three losses, with nine wins by knockout and six by submission. Among his career highlights are victories over names like Beneil Dariush , Dan Hooker , and Charles Oliveira.
Ruffy's journey in MMA
Ruffy promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
At 30 years old, Mauricio Ruffy is considered one of the leading names in the new generation of the UFC lightweight division. A professional since 2016, the Brazilian has a record of 14 wins and two losses, with 13 victories by knockout. Among the main results of his career are victories over names like Michael Chandler and Rafael Fiziev.
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