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Coach Rips Fighter's 'Unacceptable' Mistake
25 Sep
Summary
- Ruffy was knocked out with four seconds left in Round 1.
- Coach Longo called Ruffy's mistake 'unacceptable.'
- Ruffy acknowledged he relaxed on defense before the KO.
UFC fighter Mauricio Ruffy suffered a devastating knockout loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331, a result that has drawn sharp criticism from coach Ray Longo. Ruffy was defeated with only four seconds remaining in the first round, despite having a dominant performance up to that point.
Longo expressed disbelief at Ruffy's lapse in concentration, labeling his mistake as "unacceptable." He highlighted that even with minimal time left in a round, fighters must remain vigilant and cannot afford to let their guard down. This critical error cost Ruffy the fight and ended his two-bout winning streak.
Ruffy later acknowledged his defensive relaxation, admitting he was focused on avoiding takedowns and underestimated Tsarukyan's striking threat in the closing seconds. This costly oversight led to the decisive knockout blow, marking a significant setback for the talented fighter.
