Matchup read
Where each fighter holds an edge — offense against the opponent's defense.
StrikingRuffy ▸
Ruffy out-strikes Tsarukyan
Effective offense
A
77th
1.9
+10
A+
87th
2.4
Defense
B
69th
54%
+16
C
53rd
58%
KO power
C
9 KO
0.3 KD
+30
A
12 KO
1.0 KD
Wrestling◂ Tsarukyan
Tsarukyan has the bigger wrestling edge on Ruffy
Takedowns landed
A+
88th
3.3
+79
F
9th
0.0
Takedown accuracy
38%
0%
Takedown defense
A
70th
75%
+11
A
81st
85%
Control time
A+
92nd
6.4 min
+78
F
14th
0.7 min
Submission◂ Tsarukyan
Tsarukyan is the bigger submission threat on Ruffy
Submission attempts
D
38th
0.1
+20
F
18th
0.0
Sub win rate
B
69th
26%
6 subs
+12
C
57th
0%
0 subs
Submission defense
C
52nd
0%
Even
C
46th
7%
FinishingRuffy ▸
Ruffy is more likely to finish Tsarukyan
Finish rate
C
42nd
50%
+26
B
68th
80%
KO durability
B
63rd
0%
Even
B
61st
0%
Submission defense
C
52nd
0%
+19
D
32nd
17%
Pace◂ Tsarukyan
Tsarukyan pushes the higher work rate over the fight
Work rate / min — full fight
7.5
4.6
Work rate / min — rounds 1–2
7.5
4.6
Pace trend-1%/rd—
Form◂ Tsarukyan
Tsarukyan is in better recent form than Ruffy
Win rate (career)
83%
Even
83%
After a win
89%
75%
Last 5
100%
80%
Win streakW5W2
ScheduleEven
Comparable level of opposition
Schedule strength
65%
56%
Win quality
79%
Even
78%
Ranked opponents
8
4
Title-holder bouts
0
Even
0
ActivityRuffy ▸
Ruffy is fresher and more active than Tsarukyan
Last bout
9mo
2mo
Bouts, last 12 mo
1
3
Bouts, last 24 mo
1
5
Tale of the tapeRuffy ▸
Ruffy 2" reach · Ruffy 10 cm · Closed-stance matchup
29
Age
1y
younger
30
5'7"
170cm
Height
4"
taller
5'11"
180cm
73"
184cm
Reach
2"
reach
75"
191cm
Edge sizeSlightNotableMajor
Core metrics
Each fighter's career rates as a division percentile.
Arman TsarukyanMauricio Ruffy
Percentile
Striking/min3.854.19
Accuracy%50%58%
Defense%54%58%
Takedowns/153.30.0
TD defense%75%85%
Submissions/150.10.0
Career rate as a percentile within the lightweight (426 fighters) — further right is better. Descriptive research, not a prediction.
In the news
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