Mauricio Ruffy’s takedown protection was on level at UFC 331 in opposition to high contender Arman Tsarukyan. Nevertheless, Tsarukyan had different plans tonight.
Battle recap
All that coaching with Alexander Volkanovski paid off. Mauricio Ruffy remained composed, defended most of Arman Tsarukyan’s takedown makes an attempt, and refused to let the Armenian drag him to the mat. He additionally shocked Tsarukyan on the toes, and the latter’s eye swelled early within the spherical after he absorbed some heavy photographs within the clinch and even throughout the stand-up battle.
Late within the spherical, the Armenian tried one other takedown however determined to desert the plan. As a substitute, he caught the Brazilian KO artist with a good looking left elbow. Ruffy was already unconscious after consuming that shot, however Tsarukyan caught his head and landed one other elbow to ship him to the shadow realm.
Official decision: Arman Tsarukyan defeated Mauricio Ruffy in Spherical 1 (4:56) by KO at UFC 331.
Batman” jumped exterior the octagon, shook Dana White’s hand, and requested for his title shot. After that, he hugged Nina-Marie Daniele to have fun the wild KO victory.
UFC 331: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy – Highlights
