Did he change teams? Mauricio Ruffy explains his preparation outside of Fighting Nerds for UFC 325.

Mauricio Ruffy is one of the highlights of the Fighiting Nerds team. cute: Instagram Ruffy

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Mauricio Ruffy He confirmed that he remains a member of the Fighting Nerds team. Scheduled to face Raphael Fiziev At UFC 325, scheduled for January 31st, the Brazilian fighter raised doubts among fans by holding his training camp in Australia., next to the teamquality Alexander Volkanovsky...and not in São Paulo. According to the fighter, however, the decision is part of a specific move and does not represent a permanent change.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Mauricio Ruffy He explained that going to Volkanovski's training camp aims to broaden his learning, contribute to the champion's training, and improve specific aspects of his game plan, reinforcing that he intends to repeat this experience on other occasions, without breaking ties with Fighting Nerds.

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“I will always continue with Fighting Nerds, but yes, I’m here to train with Volk, learn, and help him. I will come here many, many times to improve my game plan,” he said. Mauricio Ruffy.

Maurício Ruffy seeks to regain momentum at UFC 325.

Mauricio Ruffy was completed by Benoit Saint-Denis No. UFC Paris (Photo: Twitter/UFC)

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After thrilling audiences with two knockouts in three fights during his explosive start in the UFC, Mauricio Ruffy failed to live up to expectations in his first bout against a ranked fighter in the organization. UFC ParisThe Brazilian was dominated and finished off by Benoit Saint-DenisNow, at UFC 325, he has the opportunity to redeem himself and prove that he belongs among the elite of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg).