Mauricio Ruffy may be one win away from challenging for the Ultimate Fighting Championship's lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg). Scheduled for the co-main event of UFC 331 , the Brazilian will face Arman Tsarukyan in a fight that could determine Justin Gaethje 's next challenger . Although there is no official confirmation that the winner will receive a title shot, Ruffy believes a victory over the Armenian will be enough to put him in contention for the belt.
In an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS , Ruffy revealed that the possibility of a title fight was presented to him during discussions for the fight against Tsarukyan.
“I came from a great victory at the White House and another victory over Rafael Fiziev , and they came up with this fight and talked about the possibility of competing for the belt,” explained Mauricio Ruffy.
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The Brazilian explained that he comes into the fight riding high after two important victories against high-level rivals, and stated that he believes another win should put him in the next title shot. Despite this, Ruffy emphasized that he has not signed any agreement that officially guarantees him that opportunity.
"I believe that by winning the fight I will compete for the title, but I haven't signed anything saying that," concluded the Brazilian.
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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