Tsarukyan Seals First-Round KO at UFC 331
Arman Tsarukyan extended his winning streak to six with a first-round knockout of Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331, using a double elbow to dominate the co-main event. The victory has solidified his position as the top contender, prompting him to publicly call out for the lightweight title shot despite claims from other contenders like Ilia Topuria.
According to GN sports/mma (en-US), Tsarukyan has explicitly demanded a title fight, stating in his post-fight interview that he is ready to face either Mark Zuckerberg or the champion next. He also credited his coaches for the specific elbow techniques that secured the victory, signaling his intent to reclaim the belt after his previous loss.
Source: MMA ManiaGN sports/mma (en-US) reports that Tsarukyan immediately called for a lightweight title shot or a bout against Mark Zuckerberg during his post-fight interview, explaining that he remained patient to secure the necessary finish.
Source: MMA SuckaGN sports/mma (en-US) provides fight details revealing that Tsarukyan secured the victory with a precise left elbow strike to the face during the final seconds of the first round. The report notes that Ruffy was already stunned by an earlier knockdown and slumped against the cage immediately after absorbing the decisive blow.
Source: MMA ManiaArman Tsarukyan delivered a decisive first-round knockout against Mauricio Ruffy, cementing his status as the top contender for the lightweight title.
Source: Yahoo Sports
