Arman Tsarukyan’s coach: Mauricio Ruffy is more dangerous than Ilia Topuria
Arman Tsarukyan’s coach believes Mauricio Ruffy presents a more dangerous and versatile striking threat than Ilia Topuria.
Arman Tsarukyan's coach, Marcos da Matta, has declared Mauricio Ruffy to be more dangerous and versatile than Ilia Topuria in the lightweight division. The American Top Team coach made these remarks during an interview with Brazilian YouTube channel Podcast Connect Cast ahead of Ruffy's upcoming bout against Tsarukyan at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on September 19.
Da Matta highlighted Ruffy's striking arsenal in contrast to Topuria's reliance on boxing combinations and leg kicks. He emphasized Ruffy's variety of strikes, which include kicks, knees, punches from both sides, and his ability to switch stances and throw spinning kicks. Da Matta stated, "Ruffy might be the most dangerous and versatile guy in the division."
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