Mauricio Ruffy reveals 'Fighting Nerds-style' strategy to overcome Chandler at UFC Casa Branca.

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Mauricio Ruffy already has a well-defined plan to overcome Michael Chandler at UFC Casa Branca , scheduled for June 14th. Even though he is no longer part of Fighting Nerds , a team known for its strong opponent analysis, the fighter from Alagoas has identified weaknesses in the American's style and intends to surprise him by drawing his rival into uncomfortable situations inside the octagon.

In an interview with UFC News, Ruffy explained that he sees Chandler as a fighter who expends a lot of energy in practically every action, which opens up a strategy based on taking him to increasingly physically demanding scenarios, with the goal of wearing him down and frustrating him throughout the fight until he finds the knockout.

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“We understand that Michael Chandler is a guy who expends a lot of energy and wastes a lot of energy in every position he takes, in every effort he makes. We want to take him into deep waters as much as possible, to tire him out, frustrate him, and get him ready for that special thing I'm preparing for him,” said Mauricio Ruffy.

Confident, Mauricio Ruffy also highlighted that his approach goes beyond simply winning, emphasizing the importance of how he achieves victories, with remarkable performances and decisive finishes, something he considers one of his main characteristics.

“I think it’s not just about winning. It’s how you win, the performance you deliver, the way you go out there and finish your opponents, and that’s something I do,” concluded the former nerd.

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UFC White House

UFC White House , also known as UFC Freedom 250 , will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington, D.C. Unlike usual, the event will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.

In the main event of UFC Casa Branca , Spaniard Ilia Topuria defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, American Justin Gaethje.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatan will be a featured athlete at UFC Casa Branca . Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Brazil will be represented at UFC Casa Branca . In the co-main event, Alex Poatan attempts an unprecedented feat. The former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion is seeking the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against Frenchman Ciryl Gane.

Besides Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy and Diego Lopes are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael Chandler and Steve Garcia , respectively.

UFC White House fight schedule

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje – Title fight

Heavyweight (up to 120 kg): Alex Poatan vs. Ciryl Gane – Interim title fight

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi

Heavyweight (up to 120 kg): Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Chandler vs. Mauricio Ruffy

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Kyle Daukaus x Bo Nickal

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steve Garcia vs. Diego Lopes

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