UFC UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 Upcoming

Lightweight

Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy

Arman Tsarukyan
#2Armenia

Arman Tsarukyan

“Ahalkalakets”

23-3

VS
Mauricio Ruffy
#7Brazil

Mauricio Ruffy

14-2

Fight night

19 September 2026 · Main card

Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, USA

Key takeaways

  • Arman Tsarukyan (23-3) faces Mauricio Ruffy (14-2) at UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 on 19 September 2026.
Where to watchRMC SportElsewhereUFC Fight Pass

Tale of the tape

Arman TsarukyanMauricio Ruffy
23-3Record14-2
29Age on fight night30
5′7″ (170 cm)Height5′11″ (180 cm)
72.5″ (184 cm)Reach75″ (191 cm)
155 lb (70.3 kg)Weight155 lb (70.3 kg)
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
American Top TeamTeamThe Fighting Nerds
Akhalkalaki, Samtskhe-Javakheti, GeorgiaFromSao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Form going into the fight

Arman Tsarukyan

  1. WDan Hookersubmission R2 3:342025
  2. WCharles Oliveirasplit decision2024
  3. WBeneil DariushKO/TKO R1 1:042023
  4. WJoaquim SilvaKO/TKO R3 3:252023
  5. WDamir Ismagulovunanimous decision2022

Mauricio Ruffy

  1. WMichael ChandlerKO/TKO R1 4:292026
  2. WRafael FizievKO/TKO R2 4:302026
  3. LBenoit Saint Denissubmission R2 2:562025
  4. WKing GreenKO/TKO R1 2:072025
  5. WJames Llontopunanimous decision2024

Also on this card

Joshua Van vs Alexandre PantojaFlyweightPatricio Pitbull vs Dooho ChoiFeatherweightRenato Moicano vs Brian OrtegaLightweightAlonzo Menifield vs Iwo BaraniewskiLight HeavyweightSean Sharaf vs Gable StevesonHeavyweight

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