Arman Tsarukyan is Mauricio Ruffy’s ‘worst stylistic matchup,’ coach says
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American Top Team muay thai coach Anderson Franca believes
Arman
Tsarukyan presents a tricky stylistic challenge for Mauricio
Ruffy.
Tsarukyan will meet Ruffy in the co-main event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming event in Los Angeles. Franca, who has previously cornered Tsarukyan, won’t be in the Armenian’s corner at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena, but was instrumental in creating the game plan.
In a recent interview with Sherdog, Franca broke down the Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy matchup. The coach revealed changes Tsarukyan has made to his camp in preparation for Ruffy, who he considers the best striker in the 155-pound division.
“Arman always trains with me when he has his camp at ATT, but for this particular camp he brought Petrosyan, who is a high-level fighter who competed in K-1,” Franca told Sherdog. “Arman is an athlete who never gives up and is willing to die in the ring. Mauricio Ruffy, on the other hand, is a sniper, without a doubt the best striker in the lightweight division.”
Franca said he was specifically asked to help Tsarukyan prepare for Ruffy's striking after the matchup was finalized.
“As soon as the fight was booked, Parrumpa asked me to help him study Ruffy’s game so I could help him during camp,” Franca said. “Arman has to be extremely focused because you can’t make mistakes against Ruffy. On the other hand, Arman is the worst stylistic matchup for Ruffy and he also has an extremely high fight IQ. I would say this fight is 60-40 in favor of [Tsarukyan].”
Tsarukyan will meet Ruffy in the co-main event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming event in Los Angeles. Franca, who has previously cornered Tsarukyan, won’t be in the Armenian’s corner at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena, but was instrumental in creating the game plan.
Anderson França breaks down Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331
In a recent interview with Sherdog, Franca broke down the Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy matchup. The coach revealed changes Tsarukyan has made to his camp in preparation for Ruffy, who he considers the best striker in the 155-pound division.
“Arman always trains with me when he has his camp at ATT, but for this particular camp he brought Petrosyan, who is a high-level fighter who competed in K-1,” Franca told Sherdog. “Arman is an athlete who never gives up and is willing to die in the ring. Mauricio Ruffy, on the other hand, is a sniper, without a doubt the best striker in the lightweight division.”
Franca said he was specifically asked to help Tsarukyan prepare for Ruffy's striking after the matchup was finalized.
“As soon as the fight was booked, Parrumpa asked me to help him study Ruffy’s game so I could help him during camp,” Franca said. “Arman has to be extremely focused because you can’t make mistakes against Ruffy. On the other hand, Arman is the worst stylistic matchup for Ruffy and he also has an extremely high fight IQ. I would say this fight is 60-40 in favor of [Tsarukyan].”
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