Arman Tsarukyan needed only one round to end the duel against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331. 'Batman' knocked out the Brazilian last Saturday (19), in Los Angeles (USA), and received praise from Dana White, president of the UFC, for his return to the octagon after being involved in controversies.
In a press conference after UFC 331 , Dana White commented on the Armenian fighter's performance and highlighted how he returned to competition after a turbulent period . The UFC president also referred to the mistakes Tsarukyan made and emphasized the importance of the fighter being able to deliver a positive response inside the octagon.
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"When you make a mistake and then come back and do everything right, there couldn't be a better payoff," said Dana White.
Watch Arman Tsarukyan's knockout of Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331.
ARMAN KNOCKS MAURICIO RUFFY OUT COLD!!!
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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 24 wins and three losses, with 10 wins by knockout and six by submission. Among his career highlights are victories over names like Beneil Dariush , Mauricio Ruffy , and Charles Oliveira.
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