Many fans expected Tsarukyan and BMF titleholder Charles Oliveira to have a rematch with possible lightweight title implications. Longtime MMA journalist Ariel Helwani said he was told the UFC brass informed Tsarukyan that he will get a 155-pound title shot if he defeats Ruffy. Ruffy plans to play the role of spoiler in an effort to lay his own claim to a shot at Justin Gaethje for the UFC Lightweight Championship. (via @Ruffymma) pic.twitter.com/LMOPD9ArD7 — Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) August 6, 2026“Winning this fight takes us straight to the title,” Ruffy said. What chance do you give Mauricio Ruffy of pulling off an upset over Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331?