Ruffy focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Without a doubt, Mauricio Ruffy took advantage of the enormous visibility of UFC White House. At the historic and media-covered event held last Sunday (14), in Washington (USA), the Brazilian was unaware of Michael chandler And he confirmed his status as favorite by delivering another beautiful knockout in the first round. As expected, the company's sensation celebrated the victory and has already set his next goal.
In an interview with the YouTube channel 'TNT Fight Sports', Ruffy, believing he has reached a new level in his career, guaranteed he is prepared to compete for the UFC lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg). It's worth noting that the Brazilian is currently ranked tenth. In any case, the striking specialist, riding a two-fight win streak, ignores the competition from... Arman Tsarukyan e Charles of the Bronx in the category and sees himself in a position not only to challenge the new champion Justin gaethje, as well as to dethrone him.
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“I’m very happy with the great performance. The UFC gave me a challenge and I wanted a great performance to earn my spot in the title fight. I did a great job. Nobody has ever done what I did to Chandler. I’m ready to fight for the title,” said the UFC sensation.
“I’m ready to fight for the title next week if they call me. I believe anything can happen. MMA is a sport full of surprises, but I’m ready to do my job. I managed to show something really cool, which impressed. My manager will sit down with the UFC and see what happens,” he concluded.
Watch Ruffy's beautiful knockout of Chandler at UFC White House.
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UFC White House Results
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin gaethje derrotou Ilia Topuria By knockout (corner stoppage) end of round 4 – Championship fight
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Cyryl Gane derrotou Alex Poatán By knockout (left cross) at 1:17 of round 2 – Interim title fight
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley derrotou Aiemann Zahabi by knockout (right straight) at 4:01 of round 2
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit derrotou Derrick Lewis by knockout (punches) at 4m08s of R2
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy derrotou Michael chandler by knockout (punches) at 4m29s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): BoNickal derrotou Kyle Daukaus by knockout (elbows) at 4:34 of round 1
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Diego lopes derrotou Steve Garcia by knockout (punches) at 2m42s of R2
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