Mauricio Ruffy Aims for Knockout Against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331

Mauricio Ruffy is set to face Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 on September 19 in Los Angeles, with a clear objective of achieving a knockout finish.

The Brazilian lightweight expressed his intentions on social media, stating that winning this fight could lead him directly to a title shot. Ruffy, who has recently secured TKO victories over Rafael Fiziev and Michael Chandler, aims to prove his capability against Tsarukyan, despite skepticism regarding his ability to keep the fight standing against Tsarukyan's grappling skills.

This matchup was unexpected, as many anticipated Tsarukyan to rematch Charles Oliveira after a close loss earlier this year. Instead, UFC officials have indicated that a victory for Tsarukyan could earn him a lightweight title shot, which he has been pursuing for over a year.