Tsarukyan at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/armantsarukyan
Arman Tsarukyan had the perfect ending at UFC 331. 'Batman' knocked out Mauricio Ruffy in the first round of the co-main event last Saturday (19), in Los Angeles (USA), and once again put his name among the main candidates for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg).
Teammate of the Armenian, Moicano accompanied part of Tsarukyan's preparation. In an interview with ESPN, available this Tuesday (22), the Brazilian analyzed his teammate's performance and highlighted the moments of difficulty faced by the fighter during the confrontation.
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“Arman did an excellent job, he was very well trained in takedowns, you could see that, and he went for the fight, things were getting tough for Arman, his eye swelled up, but man, he landed a really nice elbow strike, and there were two of them. A fluid, beautiful movement,” said Renato Moicano.
After his spectacular victory against Ruffy, Tsarukyan once again set his sights on a lightweight title shot. For Moicano, the win was enough to put the Armenian closer to a big fight in the UFC.
"He deserves to be the challenger now, there's no doubt about it, he has to fight Justin Gaethje for the undisputed title," revealed the Brazilian.
Watch Arman Tsarukyan's knockout of Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331.
ARMAN KNOCKS MAURICIO RUFFY OUT COLD!!!
📺 #UFC331 on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/v7mDUuLQGI
— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 20, 2026
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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