Arman Tsarukyan's Stunning KO Sparks Title Controversy in UFC

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Nina-Marie Daniele reacted to Arman Tsarukyan's knockout of Mauricio Ruffy, making a claim about streamers.

Sportskeeda - Arman Tsarukyan claimed that Justin Gaethje is "scared" of fighting him.

Sportskeeda - Arman Tsarukyan (24-3) and Mauricio Ruffy (14-3) faced off in the co-main event at UFC 331.

Sportskeeda - Popular streamer N3on was in Arman Tsarukyan’s corner for the co-main event at UFC 331.

MMA Fighting - Arman Tsarukyan, Mauricio Ruffy

Sportskeeda - Ben Askren, Nina-Marie Daniele

WHAT:

MMA Junkie - Joshua Van successfully defended his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja with a unanimous decision, with judges scoring the fight 49-46, 49-46, and 50-45.

Sportskeeda - Arman Tsarukyan's victory has been described as a "stunning performance" that more or less secured him a lightweight title shot.

Sportskeeda - Ben Askren stated that the UFC lightweight division has become "super easy" following Tsarukyan's win.

Sportskeeda - Tsarukyan's victory over Ruffy has been described as pivotal for his career trajectory, solidifying his position for a lightweight title shot.

Sportskeeda - Tsarukyan's victory over Mauricio Ruffy has been described as pivotal for his career trajectory.

MMA Fighting - Arman Tsarukyan defeated Mauricio Ruffy via first-round KO at 4:56 during UFC 331.

Sportskeeda - Tsarukyan's victory has positioned him firmly in the UFC lightweight title scene.

Sportskeeda - Ben Askren commented that the UFC lightweight division has a clearer title picture following Tsarukyan's win.

WHERE:

MMA Fighting - The fight took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

WHEN:

MMA Fighting - The fight occurred on September 19, 2026.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - Tsarukyan's performance was described as stunning, indicating a significant impact on his career trajectory.

HOW:

MMA Junkie - Joshua Van revealed he tore his AC joint in his right shoulder during training, which limited his sparring in the lead-up to the fight.

Sportskeeda - Tsarukyan made a brutal dig at Mauricio Ruffy after the fight, implying that Ruffy was not a serious contender.

Sportskeeda - Tsarukyan credited N3on for his performance, stating, "I heard it and did it," referring to the elbow finish that led to the knockout.

Sportskeeda - Tsarukyan credited N3on for his incredible elbow finish during the fight, stating, "I heard it and did it."

MMA Fighting - Tsarukyan utilized high-level wrestling and striking techniques during the fight, including a successful takedown attempt.

In a recent fight, Joshua Van successfully defended his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja, winning by unanimous decision with scores of forty-nine to forty-six, forty-nine to forty-six, and fifty to forty-five. Despite tearing his AC joint in his right shoulder during training, which affected his sparring, Van managed to secure the victory. Meanwhile, Arman Tsarukyan claimed that Justin Gaethje is "scared" to fight him, while Nina-Marie Daniele reacted to Tsarukyan's knockout of Mauricio Ruffy, making a comment about streamers.