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Dana White’s x-rated two-word reaction as Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy almost come to blows ahead of UFC 331

Dana White was almost forced to get between Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy tonight in California. It’s been a relatively tame fight week build-up between…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 5:38 AM
Dana White’s x-rated two-word reaction as Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy almost come to blows ahead of UFC 331
Key Things to Know
  • Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy had a tense face-off ahead of their bout at UFC 331.
  • Security intervened to separate the lightweight fighters after Tsarukyan stepped toward Ruffy.
  • UFC President Dana White reacted to the near-altercation by involuntarily saying "oh s—".
The Story in 60 Seconds

UFC President Dana White and security personnel were forced to intervene during a tense face-off between lightweight fighters Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy ahead of UFC 331 in California. The confrontation began when Ruffy raised his hands in a fighting stance, prompting Tsarukyan to step forward into his opponent's space. Security quickly stepped in to separate the two fighters before any physical altercation occurred.

Footage captured by the UFC social media team showed Dana White reacting to the sudden escalation by involuntarily saying "oh s—". The incident has drawn significant attention from fans online, particularly given Tsarukyan's history of pre-fight altercations, which included head-butting Dan Hooker during a previous ceremonial weigh-in.

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