Ruffy trains with UFC champion for return to competition. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Brazilian Mauricio Ruffy seems determined to bounce back from his first UFC loss. The Fighting Nerds fighter is currently training in Thailand, sharpening his stand-up game with the reigning featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg). Alexander VolkanovskyThe training sessions were held at the 'Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA' academy.
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Through posts on his Instagram account, Ruffy showed excitement about the intense pace of training on the other side of the world.
"Just leaving training now. I'm exhausted. I'm not exaggerating, it was about four hours of training. One hour was sparring, it wasn't intense sparring, but I did it with the ONE champion, he's really good on his feet," he said. Mauricio Ruffy before continuing to report on the work with the UFC champion.
"Then I did it with the Volka (Alexander Volkanovsky"The sparring session ended, I thought it was over. The guys said it would be wrestling now. An hour of wrestling positions, I thought it would end. Now, five rounds of wrestling sparring. It's over, we went to the positions. I need to sleep," he added.
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Ruffy looking to bounce back and Volkanovski with a title defense scheduled against a Brazilian.
Mauricio Ruffy He has a professional record of 12 wins and only two losses. The Brazilian was on a seven-fight winning streak, three of them in the UFC, but was surprised by the Frenchman. Benoit St. Dennis No. UFC Paris, held in September. Despite the setback, he occupies the 14th position in the lightweight ranking (up to 70,3 kg).
Moreover, Alexander Volkanovsky He already has a date scheduled to defend his featherweight title. The Australian will face the Brazilian. Diego lopes No. UFC 325, January 31st, in Sydney (AUS).
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