Mauricio Ruffy Believes Tsarukyan Win Secures UFC Lightweight Title Shot

Rising UFC lightweight contender Mauricio Ruffy believes a victory over Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 will see him go straight into title contention.

The Brazilian has made it obvious he see the forthcoming bout as the biggest opportunity of his professional career.

Ruffy has immediately drawn attention with his aggressive striking, confidence and ability to finish fights.

He’s made himself one of the fastest emerging contenders in the lightweight division and has earned praise from fans and analysts alike for his recent efforts.

Tsarukyan, meanwhile, has long been considered one of the UFC’s best lightweights and he’ll be standing across from him in the Octagon.

Tsarukyan is a well rounded fast wrestler who has earned his reputation by fighting some of the hardest opponents in the division.

Many MMA observers feel the fight has big title significance.

The lightweight category is deep in talent and a definitive win over a top-ranked opponent could do wonders for Ruffy’s standing in the title picture.

Ruffy has been confident throughout his training camp, believing that a win over a fighter of Tsarukyan’s ability will establish he belongs among the UFC’s elite.

“If I win like that, there’s no doubt about my readiness for a title shot,” he says.

Analysts anticipate a duel with dissimilar approaches.

Ruffy’s powerful striking and offensive pressure will be challenged against Tsarukyan’s precise wrestling, defensive awareness and expertise in top level competition.

The lightweight division is still one of the UFC’s deepest weight classes with multiple contenders looking for a shot to fight for title gold.

Any big battle can radically alter the rankings and set the next contender.

Fans are looking forward to the match as both fighters have made their mark as entertaining fighters inside the Octagon.

The outcome might set the stage for the title picture for months.

Ruffy is determined to make the biggest statement of his career with UFC 331 just around the corner.

If he defeats Tsarukyan, he could see his prediction of a direct path to the lightweight championship come to fruition, yet another big step in his quick ascension in the division.