Maurício Ruffy surprises and reveals UFC's plan for his next fight: 'A fight to be made'

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

Maurício Ruffy already has an idea of ​​who his next opponent should be in the UFC lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). Defeated in September in France, the Brazilian seeks to recover in the world's largest MMA organization and may face a compatriot in his return to the octagon.

In an interview with the YouTube channel 'Cornerman', Ruffy revealed that the UFC's plan is to marry him off to... Renato MoicanoIt is quite true that the representative of the 'Fighting Nerds' team has always been against facing compatriots and has preached respect. Furthermore, the athlete made it clear that the veteran was never his first choice of opponent.

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In any case, Ruffy believes the time is right for the fight to happen. Like the striker, Moicano has been questioned after losing two fights in a row. Therefore, the hypothetical fight between the athletes is seen as a possible passing of the guard from the old to the new generation in the lightweight division.

“The UFC wants to put me against a ranked opponent. What I've heard from the UFC is that they want to make the fight against Moicano. That's what they want to do, at least that's what I've heard. My manager wants to make this fight happen because he thinks it makes sense today. I'm very frank and I said it's a fight I didn't want to do because he's Brazilian, a guy I really like. We're not great friends, we've never done anything together, we haven't even hung out, but I've always expressed a lot of respect for him and he for me. He's a type of fighter I like, but the UFC wants to make this fight happen and I also think it makes sense now. I think it's the fight to make,” said Ruffy.

Luffy and Moicano in the light

Maurício Ruffy, 29, suffered his first defeat in the UFC, but remained among the elite lightweights. He is currently ranked 15th in the division. Renato Moicano, 36 years old, also remains among the best fighters in the division. Despite tough losses to Islam makhachev e Beneil DariushThe veteran is still number 11 in the standings.