Will he succeed? Confident, Mauricio Ruffy explains why he deserves to fight at UFC Casa Branca.

Ruffy promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

Excited by his victory at UFC 325, Maurício Ruffy doesn't want to waste any time in his career. Last Saturday (31), in Australia, the Brazilian recovered by knocking out Raphael Fiziev In the second round, he earned one of the 'Performance of the Night' bonuses and subsequently became a top-10 lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) competitor. Now, already planning for the future, the athlete wants to return to action in... UFC White House.

It's certainly true that the event scheduled for June will be grand and unique. Precisely for this reason, many fighters, especially UFC stars, want to be part of the show.

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Given the high level of competition, Ruffy believes his fighting style can secure him a spot on the show. It's worth noting that the Brazilian has been described by many as a kind of 'new' [referring to the Brazilian fighter]. Conor McGregor'due to his high level in striking.'

“I believe I hurt my hand. I need to get it checked out to see how it is, but that’s fighting, it’s part of it. I’m happy to have broken my hand and to have won. So, it’s all good. The doctor will give it a better assessment. It hurts a little, but by the time I get to the White House, I’ll be 100%,” said the fighter at the post-UFC 325 press conference and in an interview with Paramount UFC.

“13 fights, 12 knockouts. What do the fans want to see? Do they want to see a knockout? Then put me in there. Let's make the crowd scream. One shot. Mauricio Ruffy. One shot. That's it,” he concluded.

Luffy's Targets

After shining at UFC 325, Ruffy took advantage of the spotlight and made a bold challenge to... Conor McGregor e Paddy PimblettSo far, the organization's stars have not yet commented on the matter.

Ruffy in the UFC

Mauricio Ruffy[Name], 29 years old, is part of the UFC's lightweight elite. Discovered on the Contender Series reality show in 2023, the Brazilian debuted in the world's largest MMA organization a year later, winning four fights, three by knockout, and losing one. Currently, the athlete is ranked ninth in the category. His main victories were against [opponent's name]. Bobby Green e Raphael Fiziev.