Ruffy backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Mauricio Ruffy sees himself as an improved version of Conor McGregor . Since his UFC octagon debut, the Brazilian has frequently been compared to the Irishman due to his fighting style. However, in the view of the former Fighting Nerds team member, there is a specific aspect that makes him even more dangerous than 'The Notorious'.
In an interview with 'UFC on Paramount', Ruffy acknowledged McGregor's impact on the sport and stated that he feels honored by the comparisons. However, he emphasized that he has a greater capacity for fight management in his own game, especially in moments when a knockout doesn't happen.
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“I think that, as a fighter, he brought something completely new to the sport, so for me it’s a privilege to be compared to his fighting style. But there were some things he didn’t have. He didn’t really know how to manage the fight if he couldn’t get the knockout. I believe I added that extra layer to my game,” said Mauricio Ruffy.
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Alexander Volkanovski Mauricio Ruffy at the academy. Photo: Reproduction/X
Before Pablo Sucupira announced Mauricio Ruffy 's departure from the Fighting Nerds team, the fighter had already been part of his training camp for UFC 325 in Australia with Alexander Volkanovski 's team.
Now, no longer part of the São Paulo team, Ruffy continues his pursuit of knowledge while preparing to face Michael Chandler . In his journey, the Alagoas native trained alongside Alex Poatan at Plinio Cruz's academy in New Jersey, with Lyoto Machida , and with Paulo Borrachinha in Florida.
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