Caio Borralho points out a factor that makes Ruffy dangerous against Tsarukyan at UFC 331: 'He's crazy'

Mauricio Ruffy (left) and Caio Borralho (right) perform at UFC Paris . Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @caioborralho

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Caio Borralho believes that Arman Tsarukyan is at great risk of being knocked out by Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 , scheduled for this Saturday (19). The Brazilian faces the Armenian in the co-main event, in a duel that could define the next challenger for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg). Although he did not point to a favorite for the confrontation, 'Nerd' trusts in the method and knockout power of his former training partner to overcome his rival.

In an interview with the Laerte Vianna na Área channel, Caio Borralho highlighted that Luffy has enough power to take down Tsarukyan if he manages to land a clean hit during the confrontation.

"If he touches him, he'll knock Arman out. It's something like that," said Caio Borralho.

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The 'Nerd' also explained that Luffy created three different characters to represent the stages of his fighting strategy. In Borralho's view, if Tsarukyan allows the Brazilian to reach the last two stages, especially the third, a knockout will be a likely consequence.

"Luffy is so crazy about fighting that he created three characters that represent the three phases of a fight. The first is the beginning of the fight, him at a distance; the second is him closer but without throwing many punches; the third is for killing. He created these three characters with the three phases of the fight that he has in his head. Man, if Arman lets Luffy unleash the second and third characters, it's a guaranteed knockout," concluded the Nerd.

Mauricio Ruffy and Arman Tsarukyan face each other at UFC 331

The highly anticipated duel between Mauricio Ruffy and Arman Tsarukyan , scheduled for UFC 331 , pits two completely opposite approaches against each other in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). On one side, the efficiency and versatility on his feet of the Brazilian against the strong grappling and wrestling pressure of the division's number one.

Ruffy relies on his high striking accuracy and knockout record, with 13 knockout victories in his career and an average of 4.19 significant strikes per minute, while Tsarukyan counters with a solid average of 3.26 takedowns per fight and his greater experience facing the division's elite.

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