Edson Barboza Praises Mauricio Ruffy Ahead of UFC 331

Edson Barboza has expressed admiration for Mauricio Ruffy, calling him an enhanced version of his own fighting style. In an interview, Barboza noted that Ruffy is among his favorite active fighters and is set to compete against Arman Tsarukyan in the co-main event at UFC 331 on September 19 in Los Angeles.

Barboza compared Ruffy's finishing ability to that of UFC legend Anderson Silva, emphasizing Ruffy's creativity and skill. He also discussed Tsarukyan's grappling style, likening him to Khabib Nurmagomedov, noting that Tsarukyan is relentless in his takedown attempts and seeks to finish fights aggressively.

Barboza highlighted the intriguing matchup between Ruffy's striking and Tsarukyan's grappling, suggesting that Ruffy's ability to capitalize on openings makes this fight particularly exciting.