UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2

Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy

EventUFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2
DateSep 19, 2026
DivisionLightweight
StatusScheduled
VenueCrypto.com Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
Combat Edge ModelElo alone: 63% / 37%
Arman Tsarukyan 67%33% Mauricio Ruffy

Win probability from the Combat Edge prediction model (v0.5-2026-07-01), computed before the fight from Elo, records, and matchup data. Analytics, not betting advice.

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Start time & how to watch

Main card starts Saturday, September 19, 2026 — watch on PARAMOUNT+.

US East (ET)
Sat 9:00 PM
US West (PT)
Sat 6:00 PM
United Kingdom
Sun 2:00 AM
Central Europe
Sun 3:00 AM
Australia (Sydney)
Sun 11:00 AM

Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy is a scheduled Lightweight fight on UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2. Arman Tsarukyan enters with a 23-3-0 record and Mauricio Ruffy enters with a 14-2-0 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.

Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy quick answers

When is Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy?

Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy is listed for UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2 on Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM EST.

What event is Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy on?

Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy is listed on UFC 331 : VAN VS PANTOJA 2.

What are the records for Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy?

Arman Tsarukyan enters with a 23-3-0 record and Mauricio Ruffy enters with a 14-2-0 record.

What division is Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy?

Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy is listed as a Lightweight fight.

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Fight Overview

Round3
Time5:00
23-3-0Record14-2-0
29Age30
5'7"Height5'11"
72"Reach75"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
LightweightWeight ClassLightweight
brMauricio Ruffy14-2-0brMauricio Ruffy
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Arman Tsarukyan owns a 91-point Elo edge (great). Arman Tsarukyan shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. There are no clean shared-opponent matches in tracked pro MMA history.

Full Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy comparison →

Recent form

Arman TsarukyanW W W W W · +78 Elo last 5
WWWWW
Mauricio RuffyW W L W W · +61 Elo last 5
WWLWW

Elo edge

Arman Tsarukyan1838+15 last move
Mauricio Ruffy1747+20 last move

Stat advantages

Arman TsarukyanvsMauricio Ruffy
Takedown average
3.26vs0
Takedown accuracy
4%vs0%
Sig. strikes absorbed per min
1.80vs3.83
Takedown defense
75%vs87%

Finishing profile

Arman TsarukyanKO/TKO leads 39% of wins
Mauricio RuffyKO/TKO leads 93% of wins

Common opponents

No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.

Tale of the tape

Arman TsarukyanMauricio Ruffy
3.85Sig. strikes landed per min4.19
UFC lightweight average : 3.82
50Sig. strike accuracy57
UFC lightweight average : 46%
1.80Sig. strikes absorbed per min3.83
UFC lightweight average : 3.91
55Sig. strike defense59
UFC lightweight average : 54%
3.26Takedown average0
UFC lightweight average : 1.70
4Takedown accuracy0
UFC lightweight average : 31%
75Takedown defense87
UFC lightweight average : 58%
0.10Submission average0
UFC lightweight average : 0.52
9Wins by knockout13
6Wins by submission0
8Wins by decision1
1Losses by knockout1
0Losses by submission1
2Losses by decision0

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