At the peak of his career, Mauricio Ruffy is focused on the challenge ahead. At UFC 331, scheduled for September 19th in California (USA), the Brazilian will face the formidable Arman Tsarukyan in a crucial lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) fight. Seeking his third consecutive victory, the athlete has decided to distance himself from any controversy, such as his departure from the 'Fighting Nerds' gym.
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In an interview with the channel 'UFC on Paramount+', when asked about his opinion on Jean Silva 's decision to end their friendship, Luffy ignored the question and made it clear that if there's a problem, it's on Jean Silva's side, not his. It's worth noting that, at the height of their disagreement, the 'Lord' stated that he wanted distance from 'One Shot' and even declared, 'He's talking and people are watching'.
Calmly, the high-level striker made a point of highlighting that his relationship with the other team members is excellent, even though he has been officially out of the team since May. And, in fact, professionals like Caio Borralho , Carlos Prates , and coach Pablo Sucupira constantly praise and show their support for the former 'Nerd' and current member of Alexander Volkanovski 's team , the king of the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg).
"Yeah, that was never something I said, right? It was always something someone else said, right? I don't know if he said it, I didn't stop to analyze it. I'm friends with everyone, right? My cell phone is open for anyone who calls me. I have a great relationship with Pablo, with Caio, with Prates, right? They're like brothers to me, and anyone else on the Fighting Nerds team can call me anytime. They know that," he said.
“I’m super close to all of them, I admire them, I pray for them, and may God bless their lives. I wholeheartedly hope for that. I’m focused on my path here and now, you know? I know the doors of Fighting Nerds are open for me. Pablo and I are always talking. As soon as the fight was confirmed, I called Pablo, we already talked, you know? So that’s it, I have a great relationship with everyone,” he concluded.
Mauricio Ruffy's history in the UFC
Mauricio Ruffy , 30, 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 five fights, four by knockout, and losing one. Currently, he is ranked tenth in the division. His main victories were against Bobby Green , Michael Chandler , and Rafael Fiziev.
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