Arman Tsarukyan vs. Maurcio Ruffy full fight video highlights

Arman Tsarukyan delivered a stunning first-round knockout of Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331, held September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The lightweight co-main event ended at 4:56 when Tsarukyan (24-3) switched from a takedown attempt into a flush elbow strike that hurt Ruffy badly. A follow-up elbow put Ruffy (14-3) out cold, securing a dominant finish.

The fight showed Tsarukyan's technical versatility. Though Ruffy's wrestling defense initially frustrated him—thwarting multiple takedown attempts and even using a fence grab to stay upright—Tsarukyan regrouped. After a crisp right hand from Ruffy early in the frame tested him, Tsarukyan established control by grinding his opponent along the cage. When Ruffy's guard dropped, Tsarukyan capitalized instantly, landing the knockout blow with precision timing.

Tsarukyan, who is ranked No. 2 in the lightweight division alongside Ilia Topuria, has been on a mission to secure a title shot after withdrawing from a championship bout against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 due to a back injury. This emphatic victory over a dangerous striker—Ruffy (14-3) had won 13 of his previous 14 fights by knockout—substantially strengthens Tsarukyan's case as the next contender. Post-fight, Tsarukyan stated he knew a finish was necessary and was confident he would deliver it, cementing his status as a legitimate threat at 155 pounds.