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Tsarukyan Ends Ruffy with Double Elbow Finish at UFC 331

By Sports Desk · · Updated 2026-09-21 21:38 UTC
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Arman Tsarukyan stunned the Los Angeles crowd with a first-round double-elbow knockout of Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331. Daniel Cormier called the result completely unexpected and argued that Tsarukyan's undeniable star power and dangerous mindset secure his status as the top contender.

  • Yahoo Sports reports that Daniel Cormier was blindsided by the finish, admitting he never predicted a standing double-elbow knockout and would have expected a ground-and-pound victory. Cormier also noted that Tsarukyan's off-octagon stardom and lack of financial desperation make him a uniquely dangerous opponent, reinforcing his argument for an immediate title shot.

    Source: Yahoo Sports
  • Arman Tsarukyan shocked the Los Angeles crowd with a brutal first-round knockout, cementing his status as the top contender in the lightweight division.

    Source: MMA Junkie
Based on reporting by MMA Junkie and Yahoo Sports, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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