Jean Silva Emotional After Arman Tsarukyan Knocks Out Mauricio Ruffy
The short version
- Jean Silva was in tears after Arman Tsarukyan knocked out Mauricio Ruffy.
- Silva urged support for Ruffy, calling him an excellent athlete despite their differences.
- UFC 334 is scheduled for November 14, featuring Gane vs. Hokit and Nunes vs. Harrison.
The Brazilian fighter said he hoped Ruffy receives support after the knockout loss, drawing on his own experience with a similar situation.
Brazilian UFC fighter Jean Silva was visibly emotional after Arman Tsarukyan knocked out Mauricio Ruffy, according to a video shared by the outlet Happy Punch.
Silva addressed the moment on X, saying he hoped the people around Ruffy would support him through the aftermath. "I've been in that same situation and it's a very dark road to be on," Silva wrote. "Even having our problems, Ruffy is an excellent athlete."
The knockout came at UFC 331, where Tsarukyan finished one of the division's notable strikers. Some commentary around the win argued it exposed flaws in Tsarukyan's wrestling, though others defended the performance.
Elsewhere, betting lines have opened for UFC 334, which is headlined by Ciryl Gane against Josh Hokit and a title fight between Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison. A middleweight bout between Donte Johnson and Baisangur Susurkaev is also set for the November 14 card.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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