Aiming for the top! Mauricio Ruffy admits to a possible fight against Charles Oliveira in the UFC.

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Enjoying a great run in the UFC and getting closer to the elite of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), Mauricio Ruffy is already being considered for high-level talks within the UFC. The Brazilian commented on the possibility of facing established names in the category and did not rule out, in fact, a potential duel against... Charles of the Bronx.

During an appearance on the 'Laerte Viana na Área – MMA' channel, Ruffy was asked about a possible fight against the loser of the symbolic 'BMF' belt bout and admitted that the scenario had crossed his mind. Despite making it clear that he prefers to avoid fights against compatriots, the Fighting Nerds athlete acknowledged his admiration for important figures in Brazilian MMA and highlighted that, at certain points in his career, major decisions end up getting out of the fighter's control.

"I thought about that too (fighting the loser of the 'BMF' title). I don't like fighting Brazilians. He doesn't even know it, but I have a great affection for him." Renato MoicanoAnother one I like, but I'm not friends with, is Charles of the Bronx"He was a significant figure to me, and he has no idea how much I admire him. But what if the UFC offers me one of those guys… there comes a point where you can't say 'no' anymore," he said. Mauricio Ruffy, in an interview with the channel 'Laerte Viana na Área – MMA'.

 

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Will Mauricio Ruffy fight Charles Oliveira in the UFC?

Rising in the division and buoyed by great performances, Maurício Ruffy demonstrates maturity in planning the next steps of his UFC career. Despite a natural discomfort facing other Brazilians, the lightweight fighter doesn't rule out a fight against... Charles of the Bronx in Dana White's organization. However, to date, no official information regarding a scheduled fight between the Fighting Nerds athlete and the 'Blurred Lion' has been released by the company.