Maurício Ruffy explains how his fight at UFC Casa Branca could lead him to the lightweight title.

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

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Maurício Ruffy believes he is getting closer to taking a decisive step towards the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg). The Brazilian is scheduled to face Michael chandler No. UFC White House, scheduled for next Sunday (14), and understands that a great performance can boost him in the rankings and bring him closer to a title fight.

Ruffy emphasized that it's not just about winning, but about how the victory will be achieved. He stated that he is confident in a remarkable performance and intends to present something special in the fight, reinforcing the expectation that a triumph could put him in a privileged position in the race for the belt.

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“It’s not just about winning, it’s about how I’m going to achieve victory, and I know that after winning, I’ll have a title fight, so I’ll be prepared and I’ll bring something special,” Ruffy stated in an interview with the 'TNT Fight Sports' channel.

The statement reinforces the Brazilian's confidence in quickly reaching the top of the category if he manages to stand out against an experienced opponent with a relevant history in MMA. The fighter believes that a dominant performance can put him even more in the spotlight, especially on a night of enormous international visibility. In the current lightweight landscape, one of the most competitive divisions in the UFC, convincing performances weigh as much as the result. Therefore, Ruffy treats the duel as a turning point in his career.

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