Arman Tsarukyan meets Maurício Ruffy in UFC 331 co-main event

Arman Tsarukyan (23-3) will face No. 7 ranked Maurício Ruffy (14-2) in the co-main event of UFC 331, as reported on August 6, 2026. The matchup comes despite weeks of rumors suggesting Tsarukyan was set for a rematch against former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. The UFC opted for a different direction, pairing the No. 2 ranked contender Tsarukyan against Ruffy instead.