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Video: Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy have to be separated at UFC 331 final faceoff

Arman Tsarukyan continues to have issues during faceoffs. On Saturday, Tsarukyan takes on Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event of UFC 331. The five-round lightweight fight is ostensibly a title eliminator bout, but despite his pre-fight antics hurting his reputation…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 12:49 AM
Video: Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy have to be separated at UFC 331 final faceoff
Key Things to Know
  • Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy were separated by security during their UFC 331 ceremonial weigh-in faceoff.
  • The physical altercation began after Tsarukyan stepped inside Ruffy's fist, prompting a push from Ruffy.
  • Tsarukyan and Ruffy are scheduled to fight in a five-round lightweight co-main event at UFC 331.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy had to be separated by security during their final faceoff at the UFC 331 ceremonial weigh-ins on Friday night in Los Angeles. The altercation began when Tsarukyan stepped inside Ruffy's fist during a pose, prompting Ruffy to push him back. The two lightweight fighters are scheduled to compete in a five-round co-main event on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the main event fighters, Joshua Van and Alexander Pantoja, kept their composure during their final faceoff despite feuding throughout the week. Van and Pantoja are set to compete in a flyweight title rematch, following their previous meeting in December.

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