Rival of Mauricio Ruffy claims that the former Fighting Nerds fighter should quickly retire at UFC Casa Branca.

Ruffy backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Mauricio Ruffy may have a big challenge ahead of him in UFC White House, at least according to his opponent. The Brazilian faces Michael chandler at the event scheduled for next Sunday (14), and the American believes that the former member of Fighting Nerds He shouldn't withstand the pressure for too long inside the octagon.

In an interview with 'NY Post Sports', Michael chandler He stated that he sees Ruffy as a vulnerable fighter who could give up quickly if he can't finish the fight in the early stages. According to the veteran, if he isn't surprised immediately, he intends to impose his rhythm and force the Brazilian to abandon the fight early on.

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"He's a one-punch quitter, and he better hit me with one punch or make me give up quickly, or I'll make him give up quickly," he said. Michael chandler.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

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

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Brazil is represented in UFC White House. In the co-principal struggle, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. The renowned striker, former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, 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. The pair faces 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