Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Ruffy and Tsarukyan met in a five-round lightweight fight at UFC 331 on Saturday, September 19. Ruffy is 14-3 overall and 5-1 in the UFC. Tsarukyan is 24-3 and 10-2. Ruffy has 5 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Tsarukyan has 10 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Tsarukyan gives up three inches of reach. Tsarukyan won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 4:56.
| Stat | Ruffy | Tsarukyan |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'11" | 5'7" |
| Reach | 75" | 72" |
| Age | 30 | 29 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-1 | 10-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 57% | 50% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 60% | 55% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0% | 38% |
| Takedown Defense | 85% | 75% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Control / 15 | 0:39 | 6:19 |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 42% |
| Finished Rate | 17% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 17% | 58% |
| Average Fight Time | 7:17 | 12:16 |
