UFC 331 results: Arman Tsarukyan makes statement with hellacious elbow KO of Mauricio Ruffy
Arman Tsarukyan understood the assignment and delivered a vicious win at UFC 331 to stake his claim to a lightweight title shot.
In a dramatic display of force, Arman Tsarukyan stunned the fight world with a devastating elbow KO of Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event of UFC 331 at Crypto.com Arena. The 29-year-old Tsarukyan, currently ranked No. 1 in the UFC 155-pound division, seized the opportunity to make a statement and potentially secure a heavyweight title shot.
Ruffy's initial offense against Tsarukyan included a powerful right hand that momentarily dazed the champion, causing significant swelling under his left eye. However, Tsarukyan, undeterred, countered with a vicious elbow strike that sent Ruffy crashing to the canvas at the 4:56 mark of the first round. The finish left no doubt about the intensity of the encounter.
Ruffy's lone opening in the first round was quickly exploited by Tsarukyan, who unloaded the devastating elbow from the cage, leaving no room for doubt about the outcome. The result of the fight signifies a statement of Tsarukyan's determination and his desire to earn a title shot from UFC brass.
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