Maurício Ruffy aims for a title shot at UFC Casa Branca and vows: 'I'm going to make the champion's weight'

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Maurício Ruffy may get an unexpected opportunity on the biggest stage of his career. He is scheduled to face Michael chandler No. UFC White HouseAt the event taking place next Sunday, June 14th, in Washington DC, the Brazilian revealed that he intends to reach the lightweight champion weight (up to 70,3 kg) to be prepared should it be necessary to replace one of the main contenders for the title fight between Ilia Topuria e Justin gaethje.

During the event's media day, the former Fighting Nerds athlete assured that he would be ready to take on the responsibility should a last-minute opportunity arise to compete for the title in the organization's most competitive division.

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"On Saturday I'm going to make the champion's weight. If something happens, I'll be ready to fight for the UFC title," Ruffy declared.

Despite expressing confidence in a possible title shot, the Brazilian stressed that his main focus remains the fight against Chandler, a former title challenger and one of the most popular names in the division.

“I am 100% dedicated to this fight, to this performance. This performance will put me in contention for the title. I truly believe this because of the conversations we've been having,” the fighter added.

Maurício Ruffy sees the duel as a turning point in his UFC career. A victory over the American could definitively place him among the main contenders for the lightweight title and strengthen his argument for a future opportunity to compete for the category's gold.

UFC White House

O UFC White House, also called UFC Freedom 250The concert will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington DC. Unlike usual, the show will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.

In the main fight UFC White House, the Spanish Ilia Topuria He defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, the American. Justin gaethje.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Brazil will be represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane.

In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.

UFC White House fight schedule

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – Fight for the interim belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x Aiemann Zahabi

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Josh Hokit x Derrick Lewis

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Michael chandler x Mauricio Ruffy

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): Kyle Daukaus x BoNickal

Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg.): Steve Garcia x Diego lopes