Mauricio Ruffy Prepares for UFC 331 Showdown with Arman Tsarukyan

Mauricio Ruffy is gearing up for his fight against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331, scheduled for September. In his training, Ruffy has been inspired by UFC icon Chuck Liddell, donning shorts associated with Liddell's knockout prowess.

During a recent training session, Ruffy demonstrated his skills by executing a powerful spinning back kick that sent a training pad flying out of the cage. This performance may hint at his strategy for the upcoming match against Tsarukyan.

Ruffy will compete in the co-main event after Charles Oliveira withdrew from his bout with Tsarukyan. Oliveira's withdrawal has led to speculation regarding its connection to the recent passing of his teammate, Allan Nascimento. This fight presents a significant chance for Ruffy to enter the lightweight title conversation, as Tsarukyan has been on a five-fight winning streak since 2022.