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Tsarukyan KO'd by Ruffy in shocking elbow finish
20 Sep
Summary
- Arman Tsarukyan was knocked out by Mauricio Ruffy in the first round.
- The fight took place ten months after Tsarukyan's win over Dan Hooker.
- Ruffy landed a decisive standing elbow to secure the victory.
Top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan made his return to the octagon on Saturday night in Los Angeles, but his comeback was cut short by a stunning first-round knockout courtesy of Mauricio Ruffy. This bout marked Tsarukyan's first fight in ten months, following his victory over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar.
Ruffy, a fast-rising Brazilian fighter, aimed for a career-defining win against the popular Armenian contender. The pre-fight buzz also included Tsarukyan's decision to have divisive social media personality N3on in his corner for a $50,000 fee, adding an unusual element to the event.
Despite a strong reception from the California crowd, Tsarukyan found himself in trouble early in the first round. After defending an initial takedown attempt by Ruffy, Tsarukyan absorbed several powerful strikes. The fight concluded dramatically when Ruffy landed a decisive standing elbow, knocking Tsarukyan out cold.
