Dana White Intervenes as Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy Faceoff Turns Tense
UFC President Dana White was forced to intervene during the UFC 331 ceremonial weigh-ins when a faceoff between Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy became heated.
A high-stakes encounter took place during the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 331 on Friday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. During the final faceoff between lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy, the situation escalated, nearly turning physical before UFC President Dana White stepped in to separate the two fighters. The incident took place during the final build-up for the event, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The matchup serves as the co-main event for the card. The intensity surrounding the bout has been building throughout the week, with Ruffy's team recently drawing comparisons between the prospect and sporting legends for his unique fighting style. This confrontation highlights the high stakes of Saturday’s clash, as both men look to secure a statement victory in the division. Neither fighter was penalized following the incident, and both remain set for their scheduled appearance on the Paramount+ broadcast.
Source: MMA Mania.
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